WO2025041347A1 - ゴルフクラブ、ゴルフ練習システム、ゴルフクラブ用インサート及び携帯移動端末 - Google Patents

ゴルフクラブ、ゴルフ練習システム、ゴルフクラブ用インサート及び携帯移動端末 Download PDF

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WO2025041347A1
WO2025041347A1 PCT/JP2023/030592 JP2023030592W WO2025041347A1 WO 2025041347 A1 WO2025041347 A1 WO 2025041347A1 JP 2023030592 W JP2023030592 W JP 2023030592W WO 2025041347 A1 WO2025041347 A1 WO 2025041347A1
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和也 渥美
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  • the present invention relates to a golf club for hitting a golf ball, a golf practice system using a golf club, an insert for a golf club, and a portable mobile terminal.
  • golf clubs such as woods, irons, hybrids, utilities, and putters in which a shaft provided with a grip and a head are connected by a hosel.
  • the hosel is removably fixed to, for example, the shaft or the head.
  • This structure makes it easy to replace the shaft or the head (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
  • golf clubs that do not have a hosel that is, golf clubs in which a shaft with a grip is connected to a head, have also been generally known.
  • a golf club with a hosel In the case of a golf club with a hosel, the vibration generated in the head when hitting a golf ball is transmitted to the palm of the user (golfer) holding the grip via the shaft, and is recognized as part of the hitting feeling of the golf club.
  • the hosel interposed between the shaft and the head may act to inhibit the transmission of such vibration. Therefore, a golf club with a hosel has a problem that it is difficult to obtain a good hitting feeling compared to a golf club without a hosel.
  • the hitting feeling means the feeling or shot feeling that the user has when hitting a golf ball.
  • a general hitting feeling includes not only physical vibration but also the comfortableness (feeling) of the sensory operation such as the hitting feeling, the feeling of moderation, and the feeling of accomplishment. Furthermore, even with golf clubs that do not have a hosel, it is difficult to obtain a good hitting feel unless some kind of ingenuity is used.
  • One of the objectives of this case was devised in light of the above-mentioned problems, and is to provide a golf club, golf practice system, golf club insert, and portable mobile terminal that improve the feel of the impact.
  • another objective of this case is to achieve effects that cannot be obtained with conventional technology, which are derived from the configurations shown in the "Mode for carrying out the invention" described below.
  • the present invention can be realized as the following disclosed aspects or application examples:
  • the disclosed golf club solves at least a part of the above problems.
  • the disclosed golf club comprises a shaft formed in an axial shape, a head provided on one end side of the shaft and having a striking surface for striking a golf ball, a hosel connecting the one end of the shaft to the head, and a grip provided on the other end of the shaft to be held by a user.
  • a fourth impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism is provided across the head, hosel, and shaft for emphasizing and transmitting to the user the impact vibration or impact sound generated when the golf ball is struck on the striking surface.
  • the disclosed golf practice system includes a cup provided on the rolling surface (golf ball rolling surface) of a golf ball hit by a golf club described in (1) or (4) described below, a hitting area separated from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface, a rod-shaped pin that is inserted and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup, a first illuminator attached to the pin and irradiates a guide laser beam showing a straight line from the pin to the hitting area, a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser beam from the first illuminator, a second illuminator attached to the golf club and irradiates a guide sub-laser beam from the golf club to the pin, a second light receiver attached to the pin and capable of receiving the guide sub-laser beam from the second illuminator, and an indicator that receives the guide laser beam with the first light receiver and displays the fact that the guide sub-laser beam is received by the second light receiver.
  • the disclosed golf practice system includes a golf practice machine having a cup provided on the rolling surface (golf ball rolling surface) of a golf ball hit by a golf club described in (1) or (4) described below, and a hitting area separated from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface, and a user standing in the hitting area hits the golf ball with the golf club toward the cup, and a cup unit having a first detection means attached to the cup and detecting cup-in information of the golf ball and a first transmission device that transmits the cup-in information to the outside.
  • a pin unit having a first photographing means attached to a rod-shaped pin that marks the cup and photographs an image from the pin toward the hitting area, a second transmitting device that transmits first image data photographed by the first photographing means to an external device, and a first illuminator that irradiates a guide laser light from the pin toward the hitting area; and a striking vibration/sound emphasizing mechanism that is attached to the golf club used by the user in the hitting area and detects striking vibration/sound information related to the striking vibration emphasized by the striking vibration/sound emphasizing mechanism and the striking sound corresponding to the striking vibration.
  • the club unit includes an impact sound detection means, a second detection means built into the head for detecting impact information related to the impact of the golf ball, a second image capture means for capturing an image from the head toward the front, a second irradiator for irradiating a guide sub-laser light from the head toward the front, and a third transmission device for transmitting the impact vibration/impact sound information, the impact information, and the second image data captured by the second image capture means to the outside, a first reception device for receiving at least one of the cup-in information transmitted from the first transmission device, the first image data transmitted from the second transmission device, and the impact vibration/impact sound information, the impact information, and the second image data transmitted from the third transmission device as monitor information, a control device for generating guide information for providing a guide for the user's golf play based on the monitor information, and a fourth transmission device for transmitting the guide information to the outside, a second reception device for receiving the guide information transmitted from the fourth transmission device, and a presenter for presenting a guide for golf
  • the disclosed golf club includes a shaft, a head attached to one end of the shaft and having a striking surface for a golf ball, a hosel connecting the one end of the shaft to the head, and a grip attached to the other end of the shaft, and includes an insert having a surface vibration member that is integrally provided from the striking surface of the head to the hosel and the shaft, vibrates in a surface direction upon impact with the golf ball, and applies a reaction force to the golf ball.
  • the disclosed golf club insert is an insert provided on a striking surface of a golf club including a shaft, a head provided on one end of the shaft and having a striking surface for striking a golf ball, a hosel connecting the one end of the shaft to the head, and a grip provided on the other end of the shaft, and has a surface vibration member that is integrally provided from the striking surface of the head to the hosel and the shaft, vibrates on a surface when colliding with the golf ball, and applies a reaction force to the golf ball.
  • the disclosed golf club is the golf club described in (1) above, wherein the head has a weight member for changing the position of the center of gravity of the head.
  • the disclosed golf club is the golf club of (6) above, wherein the weight member is provided inside a hollow cylindrical recess formed in an upper surface of the head, and the golf club is equipped with a drive source for moving the weight member, and a control unit for controlling the drive source so that the drive source rotates and moves the weight member along the inner surface of the recess.
  • the disclosed golf club is the golf club of (6) above, wherein the weight member is provided inside a linear recess formed in an upper surface of the head, and the golf club is equipped with a drive source for moving the weight member, and a control unit for controlling the drive source so that the drive source slides the weight member along the inner surface of the recess.
  • the disclosed portable mobile terminal is a portable mobile terminal that transmits and receives control signals between the control unit of the golf club described in (7) or (8) above, and is equipped with an input unit that inputs an instruction to move the weight member to a desired position, and a display unit that monitors and displays the position of the weight member moved in response to the movement instruction from the input unit.
  • the disclosed golf club has an impact vibration/sound emphasizing mechanism that can emphasize the impact vibration and sound generated by the head when hitting a golf ball. This can improve the feel of the impact.
  • the effect of practice can be improved. Furthermore, since the monitor information includes impact vibration/sound information related to the (emphasized) impact vibration/sound generated by the diaphragm member, it is possible to provide guidance based on the impact vibration/sound information. For example, the correlation between the impact vibration/sound information and the impact information (other monitor information) (e.g., the relationship between the impact vibration or sound and the quality of the impact, etc.) can be analyzed and the analysis results can be presented, or the analysis results can be accumulated and fed back to the user. In addition, the impact vibration/sound information can be visualized (visualized) using numerical values, graphs, etc., and the impact vibration/sound information can be accumulated as big data.
  • the impact vibration/sound information can be visualized (visualized) using numerical values, graphs, etc.
  • the disclosed golf club and golf club insert by providing a surface vibration member, it is possible to enhance the impact vibration and impact sound generated in the head when hitting a golf ball, thereby improving the hitting feel. Furthermore, according to the disclosed portable mobile terminal, the position of the weight member can be adjusted easily and visually.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B are perspective views of a golf club according to a first embodiment.
  • 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of a diaphragm member.
  • 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of a diaphragm member.
  • 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of a diaphragm member.
  • 4A to 4C are explanatory diagrams of a diaphragm member.
  • 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of a diaphragm member.
  • 4A to 4F are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the hosel.
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a head and a hosel that form a frame structure.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of a head and a hosel having a frame structure.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of a head and a hosel having a frame structure.
  • 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of a head and a hosel having a frame structure.
  • 13A to 13F are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13H are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13E are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of a golf club.
  • 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a vibration transmitting rib.
  • 13A to 13F are explanatory diagrams of other modified examples.
  • 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of a shaft equipped with a vibration enhancing member.
  • 13 is an explanatory diagram of yet another configuration example of the impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism.
  • FIG. 22(A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of FIGS. 22(D) and (E).
  • 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of a golf club equipped with a detachable weight.
  • 13A to 13E are explanatory diagrams of still another modified example of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of still another modified example of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of golf clubs.
  • 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams of another modified example of the golf club.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of yet another modified example of a golf club.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a golf practice system to which a golf club is applied.
  • 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the diaphragm member.
  • 1A to 1D are explanatory diagrams of the detachable unit.
  • 13 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of a golf club.
  • FIG. 37 is an enlarged view of the planar vibration member of FIG. 36.
  • FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of the golf club shown in FIG. 36.
  • FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of the golf club shown in FIG. 36.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of golf clubs.
  • 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of golf clubs.
  • 13A to 13E are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of golf clubs.
  • 13 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of a golf club.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view for explaining a modified example of a golf club.
  • FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example of the golf club shown in FIG. 44 .
  • FIG. 46 is a processing block diagram of the golf club shown in FIGS. 44 and 45.
  • 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams for explaining modified examples of golf clubs.
  • 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the golf club head.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B are perspective views illustrating a golf club 1 (putter) according to a first embodiment.
  • the golf club 1 includes a head 3, a shaft 5, a hosel 4, and a grip 6.
  • a striking surface 2 (face) for striking a golf ball is provided on the side of the head 3.
  • the shaft 5 is formed in an axial shape (long, thin rod shape), and one end (the lower end in FIG. 1 ) of the shaft 5 is connected to the head 3.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the shaft 5 may be circular, elliptical, or polygonal.
  • a grip 6, which is the part held by the user, is provided at the other end (the upper end in FIG. 1 ) of the shaft 5.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the grip 6 may be circular, elliptical, or polygonal.
  • the shape of the head 3 is shown as a pin type in FIG. 1 as an example, this is not particularly limited, and any well-known shape such as a mallet type, neo-mallet type, etc. may be used in addition to the pin type.
  • a vibration plate member 200 is attached to the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 as an impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism that emphasizes and conveys to the user the impact vibration or impact sound generated when a golf ball is struck against the striking surface 2.
  • Figures 1(A) and (B) show the golf club 1 and the vibration plate member 200 in an exploded view.
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 1(A) has a crank-shaped hosel 4 that is bent in two places toward the front of the head 3 (the side where the striking surface 2 is located) and has a bent shape with the upper side located forward of the lower end on the head 3 side, whereas the golf club 1 in Fig. 1(B) has a shaft 5 that extends in a straight line.
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 1(A) is connected between the shaft 5 and the head 3 by a hosel 4 that has bent parts that bend toward the front of the head 3 (the side where the striking surface 2 is located).
  • the hosel 4 is a joint member that connects the lower end (one end) of the shaft 5 and the head 3. By connecting the lower end of the shaft 5 and the head 3 via the hosel 4, it is easier to connect the lower end of the shaft 5 and the head 3 compared to a structure without a hosel.
  • the shape of the hosel 4 is not particularly limited and may be any well-known shape.
  • any well-known structure may be applied, such as a structure in which the shaft 5 is connected to the head 3 via a crank-shaped hosel 4 as shown in Figures 1 (A) and (B), a structure in which a straight shaft 5 is connected to the head 3, or a structure in which a crank-shaped shaft 5 is connected to the head 3.
  • the vibration plate member 200 is a plate member for emphasizing the impact vibration generated when hitting a golf ball, and its plate thickness, rigidity, shape, material, etc. are set to emphasize the impact vibration.
  • the vibration plate member 200 is an example of a planar vibration member formed in a plane that vibrates in a plane upon impact with a golf ball. In other words, it can be said that the golf club 1 has the vibration plate member 200 as a planar vibration member.
  • the vibration plate member 200 in the golf club 1 in Figures 1 (A) and (B) is formed of a thin flat plate that extends in a plane direction parallel to the hitting surface 2.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may be attached integrally to the head 3 in a non-replaceable (non-detachable) state, or may be attached detachably to the head 3 (retrofittable, separate). Any conventionally known method such as adhesive bonding, crimping, welding, or a fitting method may be used to attach the diaphragm member 200 to the head 3 in a non-detachable or detachable manner.
  • FIG. 2A is a side view of the golf club 1 of FIG. 1B as viewed from the direction of arrow A, with the left side in the figure being the surface (front) on which the striking surface 2 of the head 3 is formed.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the front side of the striking surface 2 of the head 3.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is the portion of the diaphragm member 200 that corresponds to the head 3.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is formed in a shape that covers part or all of the head 3. In other words, the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 functions as the striking surface 2.
  • the impact vibrations generated when hitting a golf ball are transmitted to the head-corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism) and emphasized by the head-corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism). Therefore, it is possible to emphasize (intensify) the vibrations transmitted from the head-corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 to the hosel-corresponding portion of the diaphragm member 200 and the shaft-corresponding portion of the diaphragm member 200 through the grip 6 to the palm of the user, and the impact sound (sound) heard by the user.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, or the head 3 and shaft 5, the vibrations generated by hitting the golf ball are easily transmitted to the grip 6. Therefore, compared to existing golf clubs that do not have the diaphragm member 200 attached, it is possible to improve the hitting feel and impact sound.
  • FIG. 2(B) in addition to the diaphragm member 200 with the head corresponding portion 200A attached to the front side of the head 3, there is also a sub-diaphragm member 201.
  • the sub-diaphragm member 201 is attached to the rear side of the head 3, opposite the front side.
  • the sub-diaphragm member 201 is a plate member that has the same function as the diaphragm member 200 of emphasizing the impact vibration that occurs when a golf ball is struck, and is provided as a separate plate member from the diaphragm member 200.
  • the impact vibrations generated when hitting the golf ball are transmitted to the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism) and emphasized by the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism), and are also transmitted to and emphasized by the sub-diaphragm member 201, thereby emphasizing the vibrations transmitted to the palm of the user and the impact sound (acoustic sound) heard by the user, improving the feel and sound of the impact.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figures 3(A) and (B) is a modified example of the golf club 1 shown in Figures 2(A) and (B), and has a head hollow portion 202 (indicated by a dashed line in the figure) in which the head 3 is formed in a hollow shape.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 3A has an opening 202A on the front side of the head 3 that communicates with a head hollow portion 202 and the outside, and a head corresponding portion 200A of a vibration plate member 200 is attached so as to cover the opening 202A.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 3(B) has openings 202A, 202A' on both the front and back sides of the head 3 that connect the head hollow section 202 to the outside, and the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 and the sub-diaphragm member 201 are attached so as to cover the openings 202A, 202A'.
  • the head 3 in FIG. 3(B) can be said to have a drum-shaped structure in which both sides of the cavity of the head hollow section 202 (openings 202A, 202A') are covered by the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 and the sub-diaphragm member 201.
  • the hollow head portion 202 forms a resonance mechanism that emphasizes the impact sound generated when the golf ball is struck and transmits it to the outside from the opening 202A (and 202A').
  • the golf club 1 of Figures 3(A) and (B) has the hollow head portion 202 that forms a resonance mechanism as an impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism. Therefore, by emphasizing the impact sound generated when the golf ball is struck by the hollow head portion 202, it is possible to improve the impact sound (acoustic sound) heard by the user.
  • the diaphragm member 200 (and the sub-diaphragm member 201) is attached to the opening 202A (and 202A'), the hitting feel and hitting sound can be further improved.
  • the head hollow portion 202 forming the resonance mechanism may have a structure that does not have the opening 202A (and 202A').
  • FIG. 4A is a side view of the head 3, the rectangular flat hosel 4, and the shaft 5 of the golf club 1, with the left side in the figure being the front side of the head 3. 4A is attached to the front side of the hosel 4.
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 is formed in a shape that covers a part or the whole of the hosel 4.
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 may be formed separately from the hosel 4, or may be formed integrally with the hosel 4.
  • the impact vibrations generated when hitting the golf ball are transmitted from the head corresponding part 200A of the diaphragm member 200 to the hosel corresponding part 200B of the diaphragm member 200 and are emphasized by the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism).
  • the diaphragm member 200 impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism
  • Fig. 4(B) is a modified example of Fig. 5(A).
  • the golf club 1 of Fig. 5(B) has a sub-diaphragm member 201 attached to the back side of the hosel 4 in addition to the diaphragm member 200 attached to the front side of the hosel 4.
  • the impact vibrations generated when hitting the golf ball are transmitted from the head 3 to the vibration plate member 200 attached to the hosel 4 and emphasized by the vibration plate member 200, thereby emphasizing the vibrations transmitted to the user's palm and the impact sound (acoustic) heard by the user, thereby improving the feel and sound of the impact.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figures 5(A) to (C) has a diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism) attached to the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 in a golf club 1 having a rectangular flat hosel 4.
  • the diaphragm member 200 shown in Figures 5(A) to (C) is formed of a single plate-like member in which the head corresponding portion 200A, the hosel corresponding portion 200B, and the shaft corresponding portion 200C extend across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5. Note that each portion may be formed entirely or partially as a separate body.
  • the diaphragm member 200 in FIG. 5(A) is formed of a single plate-like member that extends from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the front side of the shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 5(B) is similar to the golf club 1 in FIG. 5(A) in that, in addition to the diaphragm member 200, a sub-diaphragm member 201 is attached to the back side of the hosel 4.
  • the diaphragm member 200 attached from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the shaft 5 has a crank-shaped (S-shaped) bent shape when viewed from the side.
  • the diaphragm member 200 in FIG. 5C has a head corresponding part 200A attached to the back side of the head 3, a hosel corresponding part 200B attached to the front side of the hosel 4, and a shaft corresponding part 200C attached to the front side of the shaft 5, and the head corresponding part 200A and the hosel corresponding part 200B are connected via a bent part.
  • the impact vibrations generated when hitting a golf ball are transmitted from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism) attached to the shaft 5 and emphasized by the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism), thereby emphasizing the vibrations transmitted to the palm of the user and the impact sound (acoustic sound) heard by the user, thereby improving the feel and sound of the impact.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may have a shape in which the corners of the bent portion are rounded.
  • FIG. 6(A) shows a modified example of FIG. 5(B), in which the head 3 has a head hollow portion 202 (shown by a dashed line in the figure) and an opening 202A, and the hosel 4 has a hollow hosel hollow portion 203 (shown by a dashed line in the figure), an opening 203A on the front side, and an opening 203A' on the rear side.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is attached so as to cover an opening 202A of the head hollow portion 202 and an opening 203A on the front side of the hosel hollow portion 203.
  • the sub-diaphragm member 201 is attached so as to cover an opening 203A on the rear side of the hosel hollow portion 203.
  • Fig. 6(B) is a modified example of Fig. 6(A).
  • the head hollow portion 202 and the hosel hollow portion 203 are formed separately and do not communicate with each other.
  • the head hollow portion 202 and the hosel hollow portion 203 communicate with each other.
  • the impact sound (acoustic sound) heard by the user can be improved by emphasizing the impact sound generated when hitting a golf ball using the head hollow portion 202 and hosel hollow portion 203 which form a resonance mechanism, and further, the hitting feel and impact sound can be further improved by the diaphragm member 200 (and sub-diaphragm member 201) attached to the openings 202A, 203A (and 203A').
  • the golf club 1 in Figs. 6(A) and (B) is an example having both a diaphragm member 200 and a sub-diaphragm member 201 as in Fig. 5(B), but even in the golf club 1 having a diaphragm member 200 and no sub-diaphragm member 201 as in Fig. 5(A), the feel and sound of the impact can be improved by providing a head hollow portion 202 and a hosel hollow portion 203 that form a resonance mechanism, and openings 202A, 203A (and 203A'), as in Figs. 6(A) and (B).
  • the golf clubs 1 in FIGS. 7A to 7F are modifications in terms of the shape of the hosel 4.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 7A has a hosel 4 that is trapezoidal (or substantially triangular) when viewed from the front, and a diaphragm member (not shown) is attached to the head 3, the hosel 4 and the shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 7B has a semicircular hosel 4 that is semicircular (or arc-shaped) when viewed from the front, and a vibration plate member (not shown) is attached to the head 3, the hosel 4 and the shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 7(C) has a trapezoidal hosel 4, and differs from Fig. 8(A) in that the front surface of the hosel 4 is provided behind (not flush with) the front surface (striking surface 2) of the head 3.
  • a vibration plate member (not shown) can be attached across the head 3, hosel 4 and shaft 5.
  • the diaphragm member 200 (and the sub-diaphragm member 201) can be attached in the above-described manner even if the hosel 4 of each golf club 1 has the shape shown in Figures 7(A) to (C).
  • Figures 7(A) to (C) are merely examples, and the hosel 4 may have any shape, size, or thickness. In other words, regardless of the shape, size, and thickness of the hosel 4, by attaching the diaphragm member 200 (and the sub-diaphragm member 201), it is possible to improve the hitting feel and hitting sound.
  • a crank-shaped shaft 5 bent forward of the head 3 is connected to each of the golf clubs 1 in Figures 7(D) to (E).
  • the vibration plate member 200 spanning the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 is formed in a crank shape bent forward of the head 3 relative to the golf club 1, with the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the vibration plate member 200 following the crank shape of the shaft 5.
  • the structure connecting the hosel 4 and the shaft 5 may be any well-known structure.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of the golf club 1, showing the head 3 and the hosel 4 in cross section.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 8 has a head 3 and a hosel 4 with frame structures 3F and 4F surrounding the peripheral portions of the head corresponding portion 200A and the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the frame structures 3F and 4F in FIG. 8 are integrally formed.
  • the diaphragm member 200 surrounded by the frame structures 3F and 4F emphasizes the impact vibrations and impact sounds generated when a golf ball is struck, thereby improving the feel and sound of the impact.
  • the head 3 and the hosel 4 are formed from a frame body, it is easy to achieve weight reduction.
  • hosel 4 that is trapezoidal (or approximately triangular) when viewed from the front.
  • the hosel 4 has a frame structure 4F
  • both the head 3 and the hosel 4 have frame structures 3F, 4F.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5, and the hosel 4 having the frame structure 4F surrounds the peripheral portion of the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the hosel 4 having the frame structure 4F surrounds the peripheral portion of the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is provided from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the shaft 5, and the head 3 and the hosel 4 having the frame structures 3F, 4F surround the peripheral portions of the head corresponding portion 200A and the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the golf club 1 illustrated in Figures 10(A) and (B) is a modified example in which the shape of the hosel 4 is different from that of the golf club 1 illustrated in Figures 9(A) and (B) above, and has a semicircular hosel 4.
  • the golf club 1 in Figure 10(A) has a hosel 4 with a frame structure 4F, while the golf club 1 in Figure 10(B) has both the head 3 and hosel 4 with frame structures 3F and 4F.
  • the golf club 1 shown in any one of FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B) and FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B) provides the same effects as the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 11 shows a golf club 1 in which the head 3 having frame structures 3F, 4F and the hosel 4 are integrally formed in a state where they cannot be replaced with the shaft 5. In this case as well, the same effects as those of the golf club 1 in FIG.
  • Figures 12(A) to (F) are examples of golf clubs 1 that are provided with a diaphragm member 200S formed in a truncated cone shape in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • Each of the truncated cone diaphragm members 200S in Figures 12(A) to (F) is attached with the large diameter side of the truncated cone shape facing the back side of the head 3.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 12(A) does not have a hosel 4, and a truncated cone-shaped diaphragm member 200S is attached to the back side of the head 3.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 12(B) has a hosel 4, and a truncated cone-shaped diaphragm member 200S is attached to the back side of the hosel 4.
  • the impact sound can be particularly emphasized in the direction in which the larger diameter side of the truncated cone shaped diaphragm member 200S faces (the rear side of the head 3).
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 12(C) differs from the golf club 1 in Fig. 12(A) in that an enclosure 200E is provided to surround the periphery of the truncated cone-shaped diaphragm member 200S.
  • Fig. 12(D) shows two truncated cone-shaped diaphragm members 200S, 200S' arranged coaxially. According to the structures of FIGS. 12(C) and 12(D), the impact sound can be further emphasized.
  • FIG. 12(E) is an example of a golf club 1 that is provided with a dome-shaped diaphragm member 200S formed into a dome shape in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 12(E) has the dome-shaped diaphragm member 200S attached to the back side of the head 3.
  • the dome-shaped diaphragm member 200S is attached in a position that forms a convex shape toward the back side of the head 3. In this case, the impact sound can be particularly emphasized in the direction in which the convexity of the dome-shaped diaphragm member 200S faces (the back side of the head 3).
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 12(F) has a diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, as well as a diaphragm member 200S that combines a truncated cone-shaped diaphragm member and a dome-shaped diaphragm member. That is, the diaphragm member 200S has a dome-shaped diaphragm member (shown by a dashed line in the figure) and a truncated cone-shaped diaphragm member that extends from the periphery of the dome-shaped diaphragm member in a truncated cone shape.
  • ⁇ Diaphragm material for curved speaker type> 13A to 13H are explanatory diagrams of a golf club 1 having a diaphragm member 200Q formed in a curved bent plate shape in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • Each curved diaphragm member 200Q, 200Q' is curved in an arc shape, and emphasizes impact vibration and impact sound by vibration of the arc-shaped curved surface. It is well known that sound based on vibration can be improved (volume and audibility improved) by utilizing the vibration of such curved surface.
  • the golf clubs 1 in Figures 13(A)-(C) and (G) have an L-shaped head 3 when viewed from the side.
  • the golf clubs 1 in Figures 13(D), (E) and (H) have a U-shaped head 3 when viewed from the side, and
  • Figure 17(F) has an L-shaped head 3 and hosel 4 when viewed from the side.
  • the head 3 and hosel 4 are assembled in a U-shape when viewed from the side.
  • the curved diaphragm member 200Q in Figures 13(A) to (C) is attached in a position that extends toward the rear side of the head 3, and is formed in a bent plate shape that is curved upward or downward in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the striking surface 2 (a surface when the head 3 is viewed from the side).
  • the curved diaphragm member 200Q in Figures 13(A) and (C) is curved upward in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the striking surface 2.
  • the curved diaphragm member 200Q in Figure 13(B) is curved downward in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the striking surface 2.
  • the golf club 1 in Figures 13(D) and (E) is an example of a configuration in which two curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q' are provided on the back side of the head 3, and the golf club 1 in Figure 13(F) is an example of a configuration in which two curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q' are provided on both the back side of the head 3 and the back side of the head 3.
  • Each diaphragm member 200Q, 200Q' is attached in a position extending toward the back side of the head 3, and is formed in a bent plate shape that is curved upward or downward in a vertical cross section perpendicular to the striking surface 2.
  • the golf club 1 in Figure 13(H) has the same configuration as the golf club 1 in Figure 13(F) except that curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q' are attached to the head 3 which is U-shaped when viewed from the side, but differs from the golf club 1 in Figure 13(D) in that the curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q' are arranged at a distance from each other.
  • the combination of the posture, dimensions, curvature, etc. of each diaphragm member 200Q, 200Q' can be freely set without being limited to the examples shown in FIGS.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 13(G) has a combination of the truncated cone type diaphragm member 200S shown in Fig. 12(A) and the curved diaphragm member 200Q.
  • 14A to 14C show modified examples of the bending direction of the curved diaphragm member 200Q.
  • 14A to 14C are plan views of the head 3 as seen from above, with the left side of the page being the front side (front).
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figures 14(A) to (C) has a diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, as well as a curved diaphragm member 200Q that is curved in one (or the other) direction in the width direction in the horizontal plane when the head 3 is viewed from above.
  • the head 3 in Figures 14(A) and (B) is provided with two curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q'.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figure 14(C) has a combination of the truncated cone diaphragm member 200S illustrated in Figure 12(A) and the curved diaphragm member 200Q described above. Note that in Figure 14(B), the curved diaphragm members 200Q, 200Q' may be formed as a single unit.
  • 15A to 15E are plan views showing modified examples of the curved diaphragm member 200Q, with the left side of the drawing being the front side (front).
  • 15(A) to (C) show a modified example of the curved diaphragm member 200Q, in which an arc-shaped curved diaphragm member 200Q that is convex toward the rear side of the head 3 in a horizontal plane when the head 3 is viewed from above is attached to the rear side of the head 3.
  • Figure 15(B) shows an example in which a curved diaphragm member 200 is attached to a recess 3X recessed into the top surface of the head 3.
  • Figure 15(C) shows the recess 3X in Figure 19(B) to which the curved diaphragm member 200Q is attached being covered with a lid 3Y.
  • the head 3 and hosel 4 in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, the head 3 and hosel 4 have a dome-shaped (spherical) conduit 206 formed in the hollow portion 202, and an opening 206A communicating with the conduit 206 is provided.
  • the conduit 206 and the opening 206A are configured as a resonance mechanism (dome-shaped resonance mechanism) that emphasizes the impact sound generated in the conduit 206 when the golf ball is struck and transmits it to the outside from the opening 206A. In this case, the impact sound can be improved by resonating the impact sound through the dome-shaped duct 206 .
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 17(A) has a cylindrical diaphragm member 200T in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5. Also, as shown in FIG. 17(B), the golf club 1 may have a plate-shaped diaphragm member 200U extending horizontally from the back side of the head 3. The plate-shaped diaphragm member 200U may be attached to the head 3 by bending the end of the plate-shaped diaphragm member 200U into an L-shape and fixing it to the back side of the head 3 at the point where it is bent into an L-shape.
  • Fig. 17(C) is a top view of Fig. 17(B).
  • multiple plate-shaped diaphragm members 200U of different lengths are arranged side by side in the width direction of the head 3 on the rear side of the head 3. That is, the number of plate-shaped diaphragm members 200U may be one or more.
  • the structure vibrates the plate-shaped diaphragm member 200U supported in a cantilever manner on the rear side of the head 3, and sound can be generated by the vibration of the plate-shaped diaphragm member 200U, like the musical instrument marimba.
  • a spoiler 204 can be provided between the curved diaphragm member 200Q and the head 3.
  • the spoiler 204 is detachable from the golf club 1 and can be retrofitted. In other words, the spoiler 204 can be retrofitted to an existing golf club to improve the impact vibration and impact sound.
  • Figures 19(A)-(D) are examples of shapes of additional diaphragm members 200N that can be attached to the golf club 1 in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, and are views of the additional diaphragm members 200N as viewed from the side. Weights can be attached to these additional diaphragm members 200N to adjust the center of gravity, and blades can be detachably attached to the additional diaphragm members 200N.
  • the shapes of the additional diaphragm members 200N in Figures 19(A)-(D) are examples of shapes that can improve impact vibration and impact sound.
  • Shapes that can improve impact vibration and impact sound include a C-shape (steel drum type) as shown in FIG. 19(A), a L-shape as shown in FIG. 19(B), a shape that combines a L-shape with a horizontally extending plate piece as shown in FIG. 19(C), and a C-shape with a sole part (lower surface part) that extends horizontally to the rear of the head 3 as shown in FIG. 19(D).
  • a detachable weight or blade member 200X may be attached to the end of the additional vibration plate member 200N.
  • the member 200X can adjust the center of gravity of the golf club 1.
  • the member 200X can set the center of gravity on the back side of the head 3 in addition to the original center of gravity of the golf club 1 (double balance). This makes it easier to hit the ball during the follow-through.
  • ⁇ Integration of diaphragm material with shaft/hosel> 20A to 20D show a diaphragm member 200 in which a hosel corresponding portion 200B and a shaft corresponding portion 200C are integrally formed in a state where they cannot be replaced with the shaft 5 and the hosel 4.
  • the plate member 200Y may be a vibration plate member. That is, a vibration plate member made of a different material from the vibration plate member 200 integrated with the hosel 4 and shaft 5 is arranged in place of the plate member 200Y. In this case, different types of vibration plate members can be combined.
  • a diaphragm member 200 integrated with a hosel 4 and a shaft 5 is removably attached to a head 3 formed in a frame shape, and both the left and right sides of the upper surface of the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 are closed with cover members 200Z.
  • a front cover member 200K that covers the entire surface of the head 3 on the front side of the head 3 may be removably attached so as to overlap the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 from the front.
  • FIG. 20C shows a diaphragm member 200 integrated with a hosel 4 and a shaft 5, in which a head-corresponding portion 200A is formed in a circular shape.
  • the mounting angle relative to the head 3 can be made adjustable.
  • a locking mechanism is provided to fix the mounting angle relative to the head 3 at the adjusted angle after the mounting angle is adjusted.
  • a head corresponding portion 200A of a diaphragm member 200 integrated with a hosel 4 and a shaft 5 is formed in a rectangular shape.
  • the hosel corresponding part 200B and the shaft corresponding part 200C of the diaphragm member 200 are integrated with the shaft 5 and/or hosel 4, and the head corresponding part 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is detachably attached to the separate head 3, so that the diaphragm member 200 can be freely combined with the head 3.
  • the diaphragm member 200 can be freely attached and detached to the head 3, just like changing a cartridge (cassette tape).
  • this golf club 1 can be configured as an assembly-type golf club in which the user freely selects and assembles various parts such as the diaphragm member 200, face (striking surface), weight, balance, insert, hosel, and sub-diaphragm member 201 for the head 3.
  • the golf club 1 of Figures 20(A) to (D) is not limited to a straight shaft, and may have a structure in which the hosel corresponding portion 200B and the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the vibration plate member 200 are integrated with the crank-shaped hosel 4/shaft 5.
  • An insert may be disposed on the front surface of the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200, or an insert may be built into the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 may be formed integrally with the insert, or the insert may be detachably attached.
  • the shape of the diaphragm member 200 is not limited to the example shown in the figure and can be freely selected.
  • FIG. 21 shows a golf club 1 according to a third embodiment, which is provided with a vibration transmitting rib 210 as an impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism.
  • the vibration transmission rib 210 extends in a rib shape from the head 3 to the shaft 5, and transmits impact vibrations generated when hitting a golf ball from the head 3 to the shaft 5.
  • the vibration transmission rib 210 is a ridge-like protruding portion extending from the head 3 to the front surface of the shaft 5, and is formed so as to emphasize the impact vibrations.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 21 is a golf club 1 having a hosel 4 and provided with a vibration transmitting rib 210 .
  • the vibration transmission rib 210 has a plurality of branches 210A attached to the head 3 and the hosel 4, and a trunk 210B extending along the axial direction of the shaft 5 and connected to the branches 210A at the lower end side of the shaft (to be likened, it has a shape similar to the ribs of a fan).
  • FIG. 22(B) shows a configuration in which, in addition to a vibration plate member (not shown) provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, a fin 5X is provided between the hosel 4 and head 3.
  • the fin 5X is provided as a thin plate-like or film-like vibration plate member, and the impact vibration can also be emphasized by the fin 5X.
  • the fin 5X may be attached detachably to the golf club 1 (head 3). In this case, the fin 5X can be attached to an existing golf club to emphasize the impact vibration.
  • the golf club 1 in Figure 22 (C) has, in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4 and shaft 5, an impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism, which includes a sound collector 220 attached to the back side of the head 3 for collecting the impact sound, an impact sound propagation tube 221 for propagating the impact sound collected by the sound collector 220, and an earphone unit 222 for conveying the impact sound propagated through the impact sound propagation tube 221 to the user.
  • the user can clearly hear the impact sound collected by the sound collector 220 from the earphone unit 222.
  • the sound collector 220, the impact sound transmission tube 221, and the earphone unit 222 may be attached to the golf club 1 (head 3) in a freely detachable manner.
  • the sound collector 220, the impact sound transmission tube 221, and the earphone unit 222 can be freely attached to an existing golf club.
  • FIG. 22(E) is a modified example of FIG. 22(D), in which in addition to the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, a pickup 230 (dashed line in the figure), an amplifier section 231 (dashed line in the figure), and a speaker 232 (dashed line in the figure) are provided in the hollow head section 202 of the head 3.
  • the pickup 230, amplifier section 231, and speaker 232 may be detachably attached to the golf club 1 (head 3). In this case, the pickup 230, amplifier section 231, and speaker 232 can be freely attached to an existing golf club.
  • the head 3 shown in Figure 22 (F) has a front side having a striking surface 2 formed from a thin plate, and by making the plate thickness on the striking surface 2 side thinner, striking vibrations are emphasized.
  • FIGS. 23(A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams of a golf club 1 in which a vibration emphasizing member is attached to the shaft 5 in addition to a vibration plate member (not shown) provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, and are radial cross-sectional views of the shaft 5.
  • the vibration emphasizing member is a member that emphasizes the impact vibrations that occur when a golf ball is struck against the striking surface 2 and conveys them to the user, and is provided on the circumferential surface around the axis of the shaft 5, extending in the axial direction of the shaft 5.
  • a vibration enhancing member 5B is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the hollow shaft 5.
  • the vibration enhancing member 5B is formed, for example, from a coating film formed by plating the outer circumferential surface of the shaft 5 with, for example, rhodium, copper, or gold.
  • carbon fiber when carbon fiber is used as the vibration enhancing member 5B, for example, multiple carbon fibers extending along the axial direction of the shaft 5 can be bundled together and formed into a shape that fits along the inner or outer circumferential surface of the shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 24 has, in addition to a diaphragm member (not shown) provided across the head 3, hosel 4 and shaft 5, an impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism, a vibration sensor 300 attached to the head 3 to detect vibrations occurring on the striking surface 2, and an actuator 301 that vibrates based on an electrical signal output from the vibration sensor 300, and the vibration of the actuator 301 is transmitted to the user via the diaphragm member 200.
  • the vibration generated by the electrical drive is transmitted to the user in addition to the actual impact vibration, the impact vibration can be emphasized.
  • the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the embodiments can be freely combined.
  • the shape of the golf club 1 (the shape, size, thickness, etc. of the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5) is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be any well-known shape.
  • the attachment position of the shaft 5 to the head 3 is not limited to that shown in the figure.
  • the position of the shaft 5 in the front-to-rear direction of the head 3 may be anywhere, such as a position on the front side of the head 3, a position on the rear side, or a position intermediate between the front and rear.
  • the position of the shaft 5 in the width direction of the head 3 may be anywhere, such as one end side of the head 3 in the width direction, near the center, the other end, a position on the rear side, or a position intermediate between the front and rear.
  • a pickup 230, an amplifier section 231, and a speaker 232 attached to the back side of the hosel 4 can be provided.
  • a hosel hollow portion 203 of the hosel 4 and a head hollow portion 202 of the head 3 are provided in communication with each other, and a speaker 232 can be attached within the hosel hollow portion 203, so that the hosel hollow portion 203 functions as a speaker box and the impact sound output by the speaker 232 is emitted from the opening 203A.
  • an electronic sound may be output from an electronic sound source based on an electrical signal detected by the pickup 230.
  • the tone of the electronic sound may be, for example, the tone of an electronic drum. That is, an electronic drum may be attached to the golf club 1.
  • a radio, a smartphone, etc. can be detachably attached to the golf club 1.
  • the golf club 1 in Figures 26(A) and (B) has a vibration plate member 200 provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5, and a weight 3Z detachably attached to the rear side of the frame-shaped head 3.
  • the golf club 1 in Figure 26(A) has weights 3Z detachably attached to both sides of the rear side of the head 3.
  • the golf club 1 in Figure 26(B) has weights 3Z detachably attached to the rear side of the head 3 in a planar shape, in addition to the vibration plate member 200 provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5.
  • the size, shape, and number of weights 3Z are not limited to those described above, and may be any.
  • the diaphragm member 200 the number of the diaphragm members 200 may be one or more.
  • the diaphragm members 200 having various shapes can be freely combined.
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 27(A) is different from the above Fig. 20(B) in that it does not have a cover member 200Z and the upper edge of the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is formed on the same plane as the upper surface of the head 3, but is otherwise the same.
  • the golf club 1 in Fig. 27(B) is different from the above Fig. 20(A) in that it does not have a plate member 200Y and the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the frame-shaped head 3 with no gap in the width direction, but is otherwise the same.
  • the golf club 1 in FIG. 27(C) has a structure in which the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the vibration plate member 200 is integrated with the shaft 5, and the head corresponding portion 200A and the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the vibration plate member 200 are attached to both the head 3 and the hosel 4.
  • the golf club 1 in Figs. 27(D) and (E) is a modified structure in which the hosel corresponding portion 200B and the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the vibration plate member 200 are integrated with the hosel 4 and the shaft 5, and the head corresponding portion 200A of the vibration plate member 200 is attached to the striking surface 2 of the head 3.
  • the contour of the upper portion of the head corresponding portion 200A of the vibration plate member 200 is semicircular when viewed from the front, and the upper portion of the head corresponding portion 200A of the vibration plate member 200 protrudes upward from the upper portion of the head 3.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may have any shape (such as a contour or a thickness).
  • the diaphragm member 200 may be any type, such as a thin plate having a small thickness, a plate having a relatively large thickness, or a film-like member having an extremely small thickness.
  • the various modifications described above may be combined as appropriate.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is not limited to being made of one material, but can be made of a combination of a plurality of materials including the various materials exemplified above. Furthermore, the diaphragm member 200 is not limited to being formed from a single plate-like member, but can be formed into a planar (membrane-like) shape by combining (weaving) rod- or string-like members, for example.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figures 29(A) and (B) has a diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, and also has a structure in which a horn-shaped or dome-shaped conduit 206 is hollowed out in the head 3.
  • the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 may have any known shape and can be freely combined.
  • the golf club 1 according to the above-mentioned various embodiments and modifications is not limited to the one in which the head 3 is connected to a straight shaft 5 via a straight hosel 4 shown in Fig. 1(B), but can be applied to the one in which the head 3 is connected to a straight shaft 5 via a crank-shaped hosel 4 shown in Fig. 1(A) or the one in which the crank-shaped shaft 5 is connected to the head 3 via a rectangular flat hosel 4.
  • the bending direction of the crank-shaped shaft 5 or hosel 4 is not limited to bending toward the front side, but may be, for example, bending toward one side in the width direction, as shown in Figures 30 (A), (B), and (C).
  • Figures 31(A) and 31(B) are cross-sectional views of a golf club 1 in which the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 are hollow.
  • the golf club 1 is provided with a vibration plate member 200 extending from the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • the hosel 4 has a hosel cavity 8 formed therein, which is hollow.
  • the shaft 5 has a shaft cavity 9 (shaft hollow portion) formed therein, which is hollow
  • the head 3 has a head cavity 7 formed therein, which is hollow.
  • Each of the head cavity 7 and the shaft cavity 9 is connected to the hosel cavity 8.
  • the hosel cavity 8, head cavity 7, and shaft cavity 9, which are connected to the openings 11 to 13, may be configured as a resonance chamber (resonance mechanism) that emphasizes the impact sound generated when hitting a golf ball in the cavities 7, 8, and 9 and transmits it to the outside from the openings 11, 12, and 13. In this way, the sound reaching the user's ears can be made louder, further improving the feel of the hit.
  • a resonance chamber resonance mechanism
  • openings 11-13 may be provided, or the openings 11-13 may not be provided (openings 11-13 may not be provided). Also, instead of providing an internal hollow in the entire head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, one or more of the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 may be selectively provided with an internal hollow.
  • the inside of the hosel 4 may be hollow and the insides of the head 3 and shaft 5 may be solid, the inside of the head 3 may be hollow and the insides of the hosel 4 and shaft 5 may be solid, the inside of the shaft 5 may be hollow and the insides of the head 3 and hosel 4 may be solid.
  • the insides of the head 3 and shaft 5 may be hollow and the inside of the hosel 4 may be solid, the insides of the hosel 4 and shaft 5 may be hollow and the inside of the head 3 may be solid, or the insides of the head 3 and hosel 4 may be hollow and the inside of the shaft 5 may be solid.
  • a golf practice system to which the above-mentioned golf club 1 is applied will be described.
  • a golf club 1 having a vibration plate member 200 provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5 is applied as an impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism provided in the golf club 1 applied to this golf practice system is not limited to a "vibration plate member" and may be any of the above-mentioned types of impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanisms.
  • the golf club 1 used in the golf practice system may be the golf club 1 described with reference to the above-mentioned FIGS. 1 to 31, and may also be the golf club 1 described below with reference to FIGS. 33 to 48.
  • the training machine T is provided with a cup area T1 in which a cup C is provided on the golf ball rolling surface, and a hitting area T2 that is provided away from the cup C, has a golf ball rolling surface, and is a hitting position for a user.
  • the training machine T is, for example, a practice green, and in this case, the cup C is recessed into the golf ball rolling surface of the cup area T1.
  • the training machine T is a golf practice mat.
  • the cup C is not recessed, but is provided as a predetermined area (flat surface) on the golf ball rolling surface.
  • the cup C may be formed as a shallow recessed portion on the mat.
  • the cup C is not limited to a hole, but may be any target position for cupping the golf ball. In the following explanation, the case where the cup C is a hole recessed into the golf ball rolling surface will be described.
  • the training machine T is a facility for a user (golfer) standing in the hitting area T2 to practice putting by using a golf club 1 to hit a ball B toward a cup C provided in the cup area T1.
  • the golf ball rolling surface is the surface on which the hit ball B rolls, and is the floor surface of the cup area T1 and the hitting area T2.
  • the directions used to explain the golf practice system S are defined as follows. Using the user putting in the hitting area T2 as a reference, the direction from the user toward the cup C is “front” (marked “F” in the figure), and the opposite side of "front” is “back” (marked “B” in the figure), with “left” and “right” (marked “L” and “R” in the figure) defined based on “front.” In addition, “up” and “down” (marked “U” and “D” in the figure) are defined based on the direction in which gravity acts.
  • the system S also includes a control unit 350 that manages the system S, and a terminal device 400 owned by the user.
  • the devices 250, 350, 400 to 700 in the system S are connected to each other via a wireless communication network so that they can send and receive data, and can work in conjunction with each other.
  • the wireless communication network is a network that complies with well-known wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (registered trademark).
  • control unit 350 based on monitor information acquired by units 250, 500, 600, and 700, control unit 350 generates guide information to provide guidance for the user's golf play, and control unit 350 transmits the guide information to terminal device 400, etc., which then provide guidance based on the guide information in advance (in advance), for example, before the user hits the ball.
  • each device 250, 350, 400 to 700 works together via a network to provide interactive guidance for the user's golf practice.
  • a first sensor 252 and a first communication device 253 are connected to the first control device 251 so as to be capable of transmitting and receiving data.
  • the first sensor 252 is a detection means provided for detecting cup-in information indicating that the golf ball B has been cupped into the cup C.
  • the first sensor 252 may be, for example, an impact sensor that detects the impact of a golf ball B falling into a cup C.
  • the first communication device 253 is a wireless communication device connected to the control unit 350 (external) via a wireless communication network.
  • the cup unit 250 can transmit the detection signal (cup-in information) of the first sensor 252 to the control unit 350 (external) and receive information from the external via the first communication device 253.
  • the cup unit 250 includes additional devices such as a camera 255 for capturing images of the area around the cup C, an audio device 256 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone, a lighting device 257, a laser irradiator 258, and a power source (not shown) for supplying power.
  • a camera 255 for capturing images of the area around the cup C
  • an audio device 256 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 257 for supplying power.
  • a laser irradiator 258 for supplying power.
  • a power source for supplying power.
  • sensors such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow gauge (such as a snow gauge based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), etc.
  • a speed sensor such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow gauge (such as a snow gauge
  • the pin unit 500 is attached to the pin P, and is a mechanism provided to provide monitor information around the pin P to the control unit 350.
  • the pin unit 500 includes a second control device (referred to as a "control device” in the figure) 501, a first camera (first photographing means, referred to as a “camera” in the figure) 502, a second communication device (second transmitting device, referred to as a “communication device” in the figure) 503, a first illuminator (referred to as a "laser” in the figure) 504, and a second photoreceiver (referred to as a "photoreceiver” in the figure) 505.
  • the first camera 502 is an image sensor provided to capture an image (first image data) of the area around the pin P.
  • the first camera 502 is an imaging means that captures an image at least from the pin P toward the hitting area T2.
  • the first camera 502 may be configured as a "360-degree camera" that can capture images in all directions, 360° in the vertical and horizontal directions, centered on the pin P.
  • the first camera 502 is not limited to a 360-degree camera, and may be a camera that captures an area narrower than 360 degrees.
  • the first camera 502 may also be configured as a 3D camera.
  • the second communication device 503 is a wireless communication device connected to the control unit 350 (external) via a wireless communication network. Via the second communication device 503, it is possible to transmit video data captured by the first camera 502 to the control unit 350 (external) and receive information from the external.
  • the pin unit 500 may be provided with additional devices such as an audio device 506 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone, a lighting device 507, a power source (not shown) for supplying power, a laser illuminator, and an automatic operation mechanism for automatically adjusting various settings related to the shooting of the first camera 502 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking the subject, switching the shooting direction, etc.), which may be detachable from the pin unit 500 or integral with the pin unit 500.
  • an audio device 506 including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone
  • a lighting device 507 for supplying power
  • a laser illuminator for supplying power
  • an automatic operation mechanism for automatically adjusting various settings related to the shooting of the first camera 502 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking the subject, switching the shooting direction, etc.), which may be detachable from the pin unit 500 or integral with the pin unit 500.
  • the senor 508 may be provided with, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow accumulation meter (such as a snow accumulation meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), etc.
  • a speed sensor for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an in
  • the pin P can be configured as an "AI pin” with multiple functions, such as automatically capturing surrounding images, outputting audio, performing a specified function in response to a specified voice input such as "Alexa (registered trademark)", “OK Google (registered trademark)", or “Hey Siri (registered trademark)", emitting light, and individually identifying the ball B.
  • a specified voice input such as "Alexa (registered trademark)", "OK Google (registered trademark)", or “Hey Siri (registered trademark)”
  • emitting light and individually identifying the ball B.
  • the light-emitting function (lighting device 507) attached to the pin unit 500 can be used to increase the identification of the pin P (in other words, providing the pin P with a lighthouse function).
  • the lighting provided by the lighting device 507 attached to the pin P provides, for example, illumination, neon, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc., around the pin P.
  • the lighting device 507 attached to the pin P turns on when, for example, a human sensor included in the sensor 508 of the pin unit 500 detects a person approaching the pin P. This lighting function can be switched on and off.
  • the club unit 700 is attached to the golf club 1, and is a mechanism provided to provide monitor information around the golf club 1 to the control unit 350.
  • the golf club 1 has the diaphragm member 200 provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5. That is, the club unit 700 can be mounted on any of the golf clubs 1 described above with reference to Figures 1 to 31 and the golf clubs 1 described below with reference to Figures 33 to 48.
  • the club unit 700 includes a third control device (referred to as “control device” in the figure) 701, a second camera (second photographing means, referred to as “camera” in the figure) 702, a third communication device (third transmission device, referred to as “communication device” in the figure) 703, a second sensor (second detection means, referred to as “sensor” in the figure) 704, a second illuminator (referred to as “laser” in the figure) 705, a display device (referred to as “display” in the figure) 706, an acoustic device 707, a first light receiver (referred to as “light receiver” in the figure) 708, a lighting device 709, and an impact vibration/impact sound sensor (referred to as "sensor #2” in the figure) 710.
  • control device referred to as "control device” in the figure
  • second camera second photographing means, referred to as “camera” in the figure
  • third communication device third transmission device, referred to as “communication device” in the figure
  • second sensor second detection
  • the third control device 701 is an electrical control device including a processor for controlling the club unit 700, a storage device, and the like. Each of the elements 702 to 710 is connected to a third control device 701 so as to be able to transmit and receive data.
  • the second camera 702 is an image sensor provided for capturing an image (second image data) of the surroundings of the club 1. In this embodiment, the second camera 702 is an image capturing means for capturing an image at least from the head of the club 1 toward the front.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 is attached to the diaphragm member 200 (impact vibration/impact sound emphasis mechanism) provided on the golf club 1, and is a detection means for detecting impact vibration/impact sound information related to the impact vibration/impact sound emphasized by the diaphragm member 200 as one piece of monitor information.
  • the diaphragm member 200 emphasizes the impact vibration generated when a golf ball is struck, and can emphasize (intensify) the vibration transmitted to the palm of the user through the shaft 5 and grip 6, and the impact sound heard by the user (i.e., the impact sound corresponding to the impact vibration).
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 is composed of a vibration sensor that detects impact vibrations (emphasized by the diaphragm member 200) that occur in the diaphragm member 200 when a golf ball is struck, for example.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 is composed of a pickup that detects impact sounds (emphasized by the diaphragm member 200) that occur in the diaphragm member 200 when a golf ball is struck, for example.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 may be composed of a combination of a vibration sensor and a pickup.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 may be built into the diaphragm member 200, for example, or disposed in the vicinity of the diaphragm member 200.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 may be built into the head 3, the hosel 4, the shaft 5, or the grip 6.
  • the second irradiator 705 is a light source that irradiates a guide laser light forward from the head of the golf club 1.
  • the trajectory of the laser light functions as a guide line that indicates the trajectory of the ball B.
  • the trajectory of the ball B is a trajectory that is approximately perpendicular to the striking surface of the head and extends linearly forward from the striking surface.
  • the display device 706 is a display device that displays visual information.
  • An example of the display device 706 is an LCD.
  • the audio device 707 is an audio input/output device that includes an amplifier, a speaker, and a microphone and reproduces audio signals and inputs voice.
  • the first light receiver 708 is a light receiving element (sensing device) for receiving (detecting) the guide laser light from the first irradiator 504 provided in the pin unit 500 .
  • the third communication device 703 is a wireless communication device connected to the control unit 350 (external) via a wireless communication network. Via the third communication device 703, it is possible to transmit video data captured by the second camera 702 and detection signals from the second sensor 704 to the control unit 350 (external) and to receive information from the external.
  • the club unit 700 is provided with a lighting device 709, a power source for supplying power (not shown), and an automatic operation mechanism for automatically operating various adjustments related to shooting by the second camera 702 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking of the subject, switching of shooting direction, etc.), which are detachable from the club unit 700 or integral with the club unit 700.
  • sensors such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), etc. may also be provided.
  • sensors such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter
  • golf club 1 can be configured as an "AI club” with multiple functions, such as automatically taking pictures of the surroundings, detecting impact information, emitting laser light, outputting sound, operating in response to voice command input, and emitting light.
  • the lighting provided by lighting device 709 attached to golf club 1 provides, for example, lighting, illumination, neon, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc., around golf club 1.
  • Lighting device 709 attached to golf club 1 turns on, for example, when a human presence sensor mounted on golf club 1 detects a person approaching golf club 1. This lighting function can be switched on and off.
  • the photographing unit 600 in Fig. 37 includes multiple cameras 602.
  • the multiple cameras 602 include a left camera 602L (one of the third photographing means) and a right camera 602R (one of the third photographing means) provided on both the left and right sides of the striking area T2, a rear camera 602B (one of the third photographing means) provided behind the striking area T2, and a head-mounted head camera 602H (fourth photographing means) worn on the user's head.
  • the left and right cameras 602L, 602R and the rear camera 602B are imaging means for capturing images (third image data) of the user from both the left and right sides and from behind.
  • the head camera 602H is imaging means for capturing images (fourth image data) of the user's line of sight while practicing golf.
  • the image data captured by the imaging unit 600 is transmitted to devices in the system S, such as the control unit 350 and the terminal device 400, via the communication device 601 (fifth transmission device).
  • the photographing unit 600 includes a control device (not shown) that is capable of performing various adjustments related to photographing by the camera 602 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking of the subject being photographed, switching of the photographing direction, etc.).
  • the control unit 350 is a computer that controls the system S.
  • the control unit 350 is installed at an arbitrary location, such as near the training aircraft T or at a system base remote from the training aircraft T.
  • the control unit 350 includes a control device 351, a receiving device (first receiving device, referred to as the "receiving device” in the figure) 352, a first transmitting device (fourth transmitting device, referred to as the “transmitting device” in the figure) 353, and a storage device 354.
  • the receiving device 352 and the transmitting device 353 are devices for sending and receiving data to and from the outside via a wireless communication network.
  • the control unit 350 receives, via the receiving device 352, various types of video data and sensor detection data acquired by the units 250, 500, 600, and 700 in the system S as monitor information.
  • the control device 351 is a device that generates predetermined guide information based on the above-mentioned monitor information, and is, for example, a processor that implements a software program for generating guide information.
  • the guide information is information for providing the user with guidance on the above-mentioned golf play.
  • the storage device 354 is a storage for storing various data.
  • the storage device 354 includes a temporary storage device for temporarily storing received monitor information, and a database in which a history of monitor information over a certain period of time is stored in association with ID information for each user.
  • the history of monitor information is data that is treated as so-called "big data.”
  • various other information is stored in the storage device 354.
  • Examples of other information stored in the storage device include training machine information related to the gradient, turf grain, etc. of the golf training machine T in which the present system S is used, and personal information related to the user's age, sex, golfing ability, etc.
  • the control device 351 may take into account not only the received monitor information but also the above history and other information when generating guide information. This increases the amount and type of information that is taken into account when generating guide information, making it possible to provide a higher quality guide to the user.
  • the transmitting device 353 transmits the guide information generated by the control device 351 to the terminal device 400 .
  • the transmitting device 353 may transmit guide information to at least one of the cup unit 250, the pin unit 500, the club unit 700 and the photographing unit 600 (i.e., any device within the system S) in addition to or instead of the terminal device 400.
  • various functions of the control unit 350, including the guide information generation process in the control device 351 may be provided by cloud computing using computing services on a cloud environment (Internet environment).
  • the terminal device 400 is a portable information terminal device that can be carried by a user.
  • the terminal device 400 includes a fourth control device (referred to as a “control device” in the figure) 401, a display device 402 (presenter, referred to as a “display (presenter) device” in FIG. 32), a fourth communication device (a second receiving device, referred to as a “communication device” in the figure) 403, and an input device 404.
  • the fourth control device 401 is an electrical control device including a processor in which a software program for overall control of the terminal device 400 is implemented, a storage device, and the like.
  • the fourth communication device 403 is a wireless communication device connected to the control unit 350 (external) via a wireless communication network. Through the fourth communication device 403, it is possible to receive guide information from the control unit 350 and transmit various information to the external world.
  • the display 402 is an example of a display device that displays (presents) a guide based on the guide information to the user using some kind of visual image, such as a moving image or a still image.
  • An example of the display 402 is an LCD.
  • the input device 404 is, for example, a touch panel sensor or a button switch.
  • Examples of presentation devices other than the display device 402 include an audio device 405 that outputs sound, a light-emitting lighting device (not shown), and a vibration generating mechanism (not shown) that generates vibrations.
  • an audio device is used as the guide presenter
  • the guide for golf play is presented by, for example, music, voice, electronic sound, sound effect, or some other sound.
  • a lighting device is used as the guide presenter
  • the guide display or support content is presented by blinking light or changing the light color.
  • the guide for golf play is presented by vibration.
  • the terminal device 400 may have various built-in sensors.
  • sensors include a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a GPS, a biometric authentication sensor, a radar sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature and humidity sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), an image sensor (camera 406), a vital sensor, a pulse sensor, a body temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a distance sensor, a tilt sensor, a topographical sensor, a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth gauge (such as a snow depth gauge based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), etc.
  • sensors include a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a GPS, a biometric authentication sensor, a radar sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature and humidity sensor, a
  • the portable device used for the terminal device 400 includes a portable information terminal device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal that can be worn by a user, etc.
  • the terminal device 400 may be a well-known golf rangefinder that uses a laser to measure the distance from a user to a target. From the viewpoint of achieving compatibility between golf play and display visibility, it is preferable to use a wearable terminal as the terminal device 400.
  • wearable devices examples include smart glasses, eyeglass-type wearable devices, and smart watches.
  • wearable devices that are attached to the head such as smart glasses or eyeglass-type wearable devices (head-mounted wearable devices) are more preferable because they allow the user to view guide displays and support content displays without stopping their hands while playing golf.
  • the head camera 602H of the photographing unit 600 is composed of a camera 406 equipped on the head-mounted wearable terminal used as the terminal device 400.
  • the terminal device 400 may include an audio device (audio input/output device) 405 including earphones, headphones, a microphone, etc.
  • the terminal device 400 can also be equipped with an application program capable of executing the functions of the control unit 350 (such as the overall management function of the system S, the function of generating and providing guide information, etc.). In this case, the terminal device 400 can perform the overall management function of the system S, the function of generating and providing guide information, etc. together with the control unit 350 or in place of the control unit 350.
  • an application program capable of executing the functions of the control unit 350 (such as the overall management function of the system S, the function of generating and providing guide information, etc.).
  • the terminal device 400 can perform the overall management function of the system S, the function of generating and providing guide information, etc. together with the control unit 350 or in place of the control unit 350.
  • control device 351 constantly receives, as monitor information, video data acquired from the camera 255 of the cup unit 250, the first camera 502 of the pin unit 500, the cameras 602L, 602R, 602B, 602H of the photographing unit 600, and the second camera 702 of the club unit 700, cup-in information from the first sensor 252 of the cup unit 250, impact information from the impact sensor included in the second sensor 704 of the club unit 700 and angle data from the angle sensor, and impact vibration/impact sound information from the impact vibration/impact sound sensor 710 of the club unit 700.
  • the control device 351 stores the received video data, cup-in information, impact information, angle data, and impact vibration/sound information (monitor information) in a storage device and accumulates them as big data, and generates guide information based on this monitor information to provide guidance to the user on their golf play.
  • the control device 351 analyzes the acquired video data using a known image analysis technique to calculate play situation estimation data.
  • the play situation estimation data is data estimated from the video of the current play situation.
  • the estimated data includes, for example, the user's current position, the user's posture before the swing, head-up analysis, head-up check, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, distance to the pin P, and the like.
  • the play situation estimation data allows the control unit 350 to grasp (estimate) the play situation based on the monitor information.
  • the control device 351 generates guide information based on the calculated play situation estimation data and the sample (exemplary play) data.
  • the guide information is advice (guide) for achieving a better hit based on the current play situation (the user's current position, the user's posture before the swing, head-up analysis, head-up check, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, distance to the pin P, etc.).
  • tips for playing golf such as a sample swing trajectory, sample form, swing rhythm, ball launch direction, standing position, foot width, and accurate impact, are presented in the form of pictures, photographs, videos, audio, rhythmic sounds, or text.
  • the playing form of a master or expert golfer for example a professional golf player, can also be presented as an example of play.
  • the storage device 354 is assumed to have stored in advance model data that serves as a reference for guiding golf play, as well as various video, image, and audio data for generating guide information.
  • Model data includes, for example, models of the user's posture before a swing, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, body movement, and golf club trajectory.
  • the control device 351 transmits the generated guide information to the terminal device 400.
  • the terminal device 400 outputs golf play guide content based on the guide information from the display device 402 and audio device 405.
  • the destination of the guide information may be the display device 706 and audio device 707 of the club unit 700, other units 250 and 500, etc., in addition to the terminal device 400.
  • the guide content is at least one of a guide video and a guide audio.
  • the guide video may include the user's eye position during the swing, head position, posture, head-up analysis, head-up check, hitting form, golf club stroke trajectory, head angle, ball launch angle, head speed, strike strength, swing tempo, glove path (trajectory), and putter face direction (angle).
  • the guide audio may be a metronome sound (including music, voice, and other rhythmic sounds) that guides the swing rhythm of the golf club, or advice (audio comments) on how to improve your golf game.
  • the device may also be connected to an interactive online golf lesson service via the Internet.
  • a predicted outcome from the current playing situation may be presented.
  • Examples of predicted outcomes from the current playing situation include a predicted ball trajectory, a predicted swing trajectory, a predicted form, etc.
  • the control device 351 can take into account monitor information accumulated as big data, driving range information regarding the gradient and grain of the green G, and personal information regarding the user's age, sex, physique, constitution, height, weight, golfing skills, etc. Taking into account various information can improve the accuracy of the golf play guide provided by the guide information. Also, by adding the user's golf play information history to the guide information, the user's "habits" can be more easily reflected, making it possible to provide personalized golf play guides.
  • the control device 301 may also have a function (generation AI) that learns from various collected and accumulated data and automatically generates guide information.
  • a laser beam (guide laser beam) is irradiated from a first illuminator 504 of the pin unit 500 toward the hitting area T2.
  • a first light receiver 708 is provided in a club unit 700 of a golf club 1 used by a user of the hitting area T2. Therefore, when the user stands in an appropriate position relative to the pin unit 500, the first light receiver 708 of the club unit 700 receives the laser beam from the first illuminator 504.
  • a display in the system S displays that fact.
  • Examples of the display include the display 402 of the terminal device 400 and the display device 706 of the club unit 700.
  • a speaker in the system S may output a sound to notify the user.
  • Speakers in the system S include the audio device 405 of the terminal device 400, the audio device 256 of the cup C, the audio device 506 of the pin P, the audio device 707 of the club unit 700, etc.
  • a laser light (guide sub-laser light) is emitted from the second illuminator 705 of the club unit 700.
  • the laser light from this second illuminator 705 is emitted toward the pin P (pin unit 500).
  • the pin unit 500 is provided with a second light receiver 505. Therefore, when the user stands in an appropriate position relative to the pin unit 500, the second light receiver 505 of the pin unit 500 receives the laser light from the second illuminator 705 of the club unit 700.
  • the bidirectional guide light can provide more reliable guidance.
  • the irradiation angle between the first illuminator 504 of the pin unit 500 and the second illuminator 705 of the club unit 700 can be automatically adjusted based on the results of analysis of the above monitor information and video data. This allows for accurate guidance that reflects the current playing situation by adjusting the direction of the laser light.
  • control device 351 can provide feedback on the play result after the hit is completed based on the results of analyzing the video data.
  • the control device 351 identifies the swing made by the user in the video based on the result of analyzing the video data, analyzes the identified swing, and tracks the hit golf ball B in the video to analyze the movement of the golf ball B.
  • analyzing and evaluating the swing includes analyzing the user's form and analyzing the movement of the golf club (head).
  • the control device 351 transmits the analysis result data generated as support information to the terminal device 400.
  • the fourth control device 401 of the terminal device 400 displays the analysis results and evaluation of the golf play for each of the above items on the display 402 as practice support content based on the received analysis result data (support information). In other words, feedback on the golf play results is provided. Such feedback contributes to improving the user's golfing technique. Furthermore, visualizing one's own play as numerical values and images also contributes to improving the enjoyment of golf.
  • the control device 351 may generate banner advertisement display information and transmit it to the terminal device 400 of the user in conjunction with providing the above-mentioned guide information and feedback on the golf play results.
  • the control device 351 may generate advertising audio output information instead of or in addition to the banner advertising display information, and transmit the generated advertising audio output information to the terminal device 400 of the user.
  • the terminal device 400 outputs the advertising audio in association with the feedback on the golf play result.
  • the content of the output video and audio is not limited to advertisements and may be any video or audio (for example, ASMR, etc.).
  • control unit 350 contents provided from the control unit 350 to the terminal device 400 and other devices 250, 500, 700 in this system S are not limited to those described above.
  • audio and video guidance for "prize presentation,” advertising videos and audio, points awarded at stores and websites, miles, mileage, stay mileage, discount tickets, service coupons, music, support audio, lighting effects, etc. may be provided.
  • a speed sensor for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), and the like may be provided.
  • a speed sensor for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared
  • Monitor 1M may display the various guides mentioned above, support content, video and still images of the user's form, weather, current news, the user's score, ranking, and the like. Monitor 1M allows the user to easily check the visual information provided by system S. Additionally, monitor 1M functions as one element of golf practice system S in conjunction with other devices in system S. For example, a user may use monitor 1M to connect to an interactive online golf lesson service via the Internet.
  • an electronic scoreboard 800 may be installed at any location within the golf practice system S (for example, behind the cup area T1).
  • the electronic scoreboard 800 is an example of a display for displaying various information within the golf practice system S, and is preferably a large display device, for example, from the viewpoint of ensuring visibility.
  • the size of the electronic scoreboard 800 is not particularly limited.
  • the electronic scoreboard 800 may be configured as an information terminal device equipped with attached mechanisms such as a control device 801, a display device 802, a communication device 803, an input device 804, an audio device 805, a camera 806, a sensor 807, and a lighting device 808, and can function as one of the devices that make up the system S.
  • the sensor 807 may be, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or images captured by a camera), etc.
  • a speed sensor for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera
  • any of the cameras provided within the golf practice system S may be configured as a 3D camera. Furthermore, each device in the golf practice system S may be configured to share its respective power status (e.g., remaining battery power) and operating status (meters).
  • power status e.g., remaining battery power
  • operating status meters
  • the photographing units 600 can take a full-body (all-around) image of the user.
  • measurement data can be obtained when custom-making golf wear, golf caps, golf shoes, golf clubs, and other clothing, accessories, and tools.
  • users can create icons, avatars, and characters (two-dimensional characters, three-dimensional characters) for use on social networking sites on the Internet.
  • the created avatars can be used in three-dimensional virtual spaces constructed on a computer, such as the Metaverse.
  • At least one of the following is acquired as monitor information: cup-in information from the first sensor 252 of the cup unit 250; video data taken from the pin P toward the hitting area T2 (rear) by the first camera 502 of the pin unit 500; video data taken from the head toward the front by the second camera 702 of the club unit 700; hitting data and head angle data detected by the second sensor 704 of the club unit 700; and hitting vibration/hit sound information detected by the hitting vibration/hit sound sensor of the club unit 700.
  • the control unit 350 grasps the current playing situation based on the monitor information, and generates guide information for providing the user with a guide for golf play according to the playing situation.
  • the terminal device 400 provides the user with a guide according to the guide information in advance (in advance) before the user hits the ball.
  • Guidance is provided based on monitor information obtained from multiple monitor information sources (cup unit 250, pin unit 500, club unit 700) located at the front (cup C side) and rear (hitting area T2 side) of the training machine T.
  • monitor information sources cup unit 250, pin unit 500, club unit 700 located at the front (cup C side) and rear (hitting area T2 side) of the training machine T.
  • monitor information sources including video data, hitting information, vibration information, and cup-in information. This provides highly accurate guidance that takes into account multiple elements, thereby improving the effectiveness of training.
  • the monitor information includes impact vibration/impact sound information related to the (emphasized) impact vibration/impact sound generated by the diaphragm member 200
  • the correlation between the impact vibration/impact sound information and the impact information (other monitor information) (for example, the relationship between the impact vibration or impact sound and the quality of the impact) can be analyzed and the analysis results can be presented, or the analysis results can be accumulated and fed back to the user.
  • the impact vibration/impact sound information can be visualized (made visible) using numerical values, graphs, etc., and the impact vibration/impact sound information can be accumulated as big data.
  • the first illuminator 504 of the pin unit 500 and the second illuminator 705 of the club unit 700 it is possible to present guide light in both directions, using laser light from the front and laser light from the rear. This allows for more accurate guidance than a structure that irradiates guide light in one direction from the golf club.
  • FIG. 33(A) and (B) are side views of the golf club 1.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(A) is provided with a diaphragm member 200 extending from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the shaft 5.
  • the hosel 4 has two bent portions and is bent in such a way that the upper end portion on the shaft 5 side is located forward of the lower end portion on the head 3 side.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the striking surface 2 of the head 3
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the surface facing the front side of the hosel 4.
  • the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the surface facing the front side of the shaft 5.
  • the diaphragm member 200 can be attached to the golf club 1 later, and can be attached and detached to the golf club 1.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 33(C) is a perspective view of the golf club 1 in FIG. 33(A), and shows the golf club 1 and the diaphragm member 200 in an exploded state.
  • the thickness of the diaphragm member 200 can be appropriately set for any golf club 1, not limited to the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(A), and may be made thicker or thinner.
  • the golf club 1 may be provided with the diaphragm member 200 and a balance member (weight). The balance of the golf club 1 may be adjusted by the weight of the diaphragm member 200. In this case, the diaphragm member 200 also serves as a balance adjustment function (weight).
  • the head 3 is formed so that the thickness of the side where the striking surface 2 is located is thin. In this way, the striking surface 2 of the head 3 itself functions to emphasize the striking vibration and impact sound that occurs when striking a golf ball. That is, the striking surface 2 of the head 3 functions as the diaphragm member 200, in other words, the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 is formed integrally with the head 3 in a state where it cannot be replaced. In this case, too, it is possible to improve the hitting feel and hitting sound compared to existing golf clubs. Note that in the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 33(B), a weight may be attached to the head 3 to adjust the balance.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(D) is an exploded perspective view showing a modified example of the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(C).
  • the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(D) is different from the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 33(C) in that the hosel 4 extends in a straight line, but the rest of the configuration is the same.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 34(A) also has a diaphragm member 200 extending from the head 3 through the hosel 4 to the shaft 5.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 has a first surface portion attached to the striking surface 2 of the head 3, and the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 has a second surface portion extending upward from the first surface portion 200A.
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B (second surface portion) of the diaphragm member 200 is formed integrally with the hosel 4.
  • the hosel 4 has two bent portions and is formed in a bent shape in which the upper end portion on the shaft 5 side is located forward of the lower end portion on the head 3 side.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A (first surface portion) of the diaphragm member 200 is the striking surface of the head 3 and also functions as a so-called insert.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figure 34 (B) differs from the golf club 1 shown in Figure 34 (A) in that the head corresponding portion (first surface portion) 200A of the vibration plate member 200 and the hosel corresponding portion (second surface portion) 200B of the vibration plate member 200 are formed from separate members, but the rest are the same.
  • the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the front surface of the shaft 5, and the head corresponding portion 200A, the hosel corresponding portion 200B and the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the diaphragm member 200 are connected to each other.
  • the hosel 4 of the golf club 1 shown in Figure 34 (C) has two bent portions, forming a bent shape in which the upper end portion on the shaft 5 side is located forward of the lower end portion on the head 3 side, and has a triangular thin plate portion 4T standing upright from the top surface of the head 3.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A of the diaphragm member 200 has a first surface portion attached to the striking surface 2 of the head 3.
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 has a second surface portion attached to the front surface of the thin plate portion 4T of the hosel 4.
  • the hosel corresponding portion 200B (second surface portion) of the diaphragm member 200 has a fin-shaped portion made of a triangular thin plate provided between the head 3 and the hosel 4.
  • the second surface portion (fin-shaped portion) which is the hosel corresponding portion 200B of the diaphragm member 200 may be provided integrally with the thin plate portion 4T of the hosel 4, or may be detachable (retrofittable) from the thin plate portion 4T of the hosel 4.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A (first surface portion) of the diaphragm member 200 also functions as a so-called insert.
  • the head corresponding portion 200A (second surface portion) of the diaphragm member 200 functions as a so-called fin.
  • the thickness of the thin plate portion 4T may be set thin so that the thin plate portion 4T itself also functions as a fin-like portion.
  • the illumination members 4E may be disposed in a planar or chain shape on the top surfaces of the second surface portion 200B (the portion corresponding to the head, the fin-shaped portion) and the thin plate-shaped portion 4T.
  • the illumination members 4E may be disposed only on one of the second surface portion 200B and the thin plate-shaped portion 4T.
  • the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the diaphragm member 200 is attached to the front surface of the shaft 5, and the head corresponding portion 200A, the hosel corresponding portion 200B and the shaft corresponding portion 200C of the diaphragm member 200 are connected to each other.
  • the shape (neck shape) of the hosel 4 is not limited to the example shown in the figure, and well-known shapes such as a straight neck, a gooseneck, and a crank neck can be freely applied.
  • a detachable unit 70 is detachably attached within the shaft cavity 9 and grip cavity 10.
  • the detachable unit 70 includes a main body 70A and a hollow portion 70B formed inside the main body 70A.
  • the main body 70A is a cylindrical member that extends in the direction in which the shaft 5 extends (axial direction) and conforms to the inner circumferential shapes of the shaft hollow portion 9 and the grip hollow portion 10.
  • the shape of the main body 70A of the detachable unit 70 is cylindrical and conforms to the inner circumferential shape of the shaft hollow portion 9 and the grip hollow portion 10, and may be any shape as long as the hollow portion 70B is formed inside.
  • the main body 70A has a framework structure that combines multiple vertical beams 70V extending along the axial direction of the shaft 5 and multiple horizontal beams 70H along the axial cross section. Each vertical beam 70V is disposed between the upper end 70U and the lower end 70D and spaced apart from each other. Each horizontal beam 70H is disposed perpendicular to each vertical beam 70V. Each vertical beam 70V and each horizontal beam 70H form a lattice-like framework structure.
  • the detachable unit 70 shown in Figures 35 (A) to (D) may be removably attached with its lower end in contact with the hosel 4, or may be built into the shaft cavity 9 and the grip cavity 10 with the lower end spaced above the hosel 4.
  • 35(A) to (D) may have an upper end portion built into the grip hollow portion 10, or may be built into the shaft hollow portion 9.
  • the position of the upper end portion of the detachable unit 70 may be located at the upper end portion of the grip hollow portion 10 or the shaft hollow portion 9, or may be spaced downward from the upper end portions of the grip hollow portion 10 or the shaft hollow portion 9.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may have a structure that easily generates sound in response to being struck, that is, a so-called percussion instrument type structure.
  • the diaphragm member 200 can have the structures of various percussion instruments such as a steel pan, a gong, a drum, a drum, and a cymbal.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may be attached to the golf club 1 later, or may be pre-installed on the golf club 1 (a genuine product).
  • the shapes (neck shapes) of the hosel 4 and the shaft 5 are not limited to those described above, and well-known shapes such as a straight neck, gooseneck, and crank neck can be freely applied.
  • the golf club is not limited to a putter, and may be any type of club, such as an iron or a driver.
  • FIG. 36 to 39 show a golf club 1 characterized by a surface vibration member (insert) provided on the striking surface 2 of the head 3.
  • a striking surface (face) 2 for striking a golf ball is provided on the side of the head 3.
  • the striking surface 2 is provided with an insert as a striking vibration/sound emphasizing mechanism 200, which is made of a planar vibration member 15 that vibrates when colliding with a golf ball and applies a reaction force to the golf ball. This makes it possible to efficiently apply a reaction force to the ball with a small force, thereby increasing the flight distance.
  • the surface vibration improves the feel of the impact.
  • the insert may have a structure similar to that of a gong, i.e., the striking surface 2 of the insert has a hook structure, so that when the golf ball hits the striking surface 2 of the gong structure, a sound similar to that of a gong is produced.
  • a vibration sensor that detects the vibration of the drum skin or the vibration of the gong-structured insert can be provided, for example, inside the golf club head or integral with or in close proximity to the insert, and the vibration of the drum skin or the vibration of the gong-structured insert can be amplified and output as sound from a speaker.
  • the surface vibration member 15 is detachably attached to the head 3. This allows it to be removed or attached according to the user's preference.
  • the surface vibration member 15 can also be attached to existing golf clubs.
  • the head 3 may be provided with a hollow head cavity 7 formed inside.
  • the head cavity 7 may be formed inside the head main body 14, and an opening may be provided on the side of the head cavity 7.
  • the surface vibration member 15 (net member 16, membrane member 17) is attached so as to cover the opening of the head main body 14. This allows the surface vibration of the surface vibration member 15 to reverberate inside the head cavity 7, improving the feel of the impact.
  • the wire 20W in the shaft may be stretched so as to connect the grip 6 and the wire 30 in the head.
  • the upper end of the wire 20W in the shaft may be fixed to the inside of the grip 6 so that the vibration of the surface vibration member 15 is transmitted not only through the shaft 5 and the grip 6, but also as vibration of the wire 20W in the shaft.
  • a chime, gong or buzzer When hitting a ball with a golf club, if the golf ball hits the striking surface 2 of the insert and hits the sweet spot on the striking surface 2, a chime, gong or buzzer may sound as an electronic sound, or a voice may be used to notify the player, or the tone of the chime, gong or buzzer may be different or the voice may be changed depending on whether the sweet spot is hit or not.
  • a sensor is provided to detect when the golf ball hits the sweet spot, or a sensor is provided to detect when the golf ball has left the sweet spot, and based on the detection information from this sensor (or these sensors), the chime, gong or buzzer sound is output from a speaker via an amplifier, or as a voice.
  • the inner surface of the insert can be directly connected to the auxiliary vibration transmission member (wire 30 inside the head). In this way, the vibrations in the insert are directly transmitted to the wire 30 inside the head, improving the transmission efficiency and contributing to an improved feel.
  • a net member 16 of a surface vibration member 15 may be provided from the striking surface 2 of the head 3 to the hosel 4 and shaft 5.
  • a wider area for surface vibration can be ensured, making it easier to emphasize the vibration even more.
  • a membrane member 17 may be provided to cover the entire surface of the net member 16.
  • a net member 16 of a planar vibration member 15 may be provided from the striking surface 2 of the head 3 to the hosel 4, shaft 5, and grip 6.
  • a membrane member 17 may be provided to cover the entire surface of the net member 16. In this case, a wider area for planar vibration can be ensured, and since the user directly touches the planar vibration member 15 with the grip 6, it is easier to emphasize the vibration.
  • the head-corresponding portion of the planar vibration member 15, i.e., the portion provided on the striking surface 2 of the head 3 has a gong structure (hanging structure).
  • the golf club 1 and the surface vibration member 15 are shown in an exploded view.
  • the shape of the hosel 4 is not limited to the shape shown in the figure, and any well-known shape such as a straight neck, goose neck, crank neck, trapezoidal, rectangular, etc. can be freely applied.
  • the net member 16 constituting the surface vibration member 15 may be formed of a net-like (mesh-like) net member (mesh member) using resin fibers such as fiber-reinforced plastic or ultra-fine resin fibers.
  • resin fibers such as fiber-reinforced plastic or ultra-fine resin fibers.
  • a specific example of a mesh member using resin fibers such as fiber-reinforced plastic or ultra-fine resin fibers is a mesh member in which strings made of fiber-reinforced plastic are woven into a flat net (mesh-like).
  • Another specific example is a mesh member made of a mat body in which ultra-fine resin fibers are entangled in a three-dimensional mesh shape.
  • a surface vibration member 15 using a mesh member made of such resin fibers tends to easily transmit vibrations. This can improve the feel of the impact.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(A) has a head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 formed from a framework 1F.
  • the framework 1F is made up of framework (framework, frame) members that define the contours of the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • a diaphragm member 200 is attached to the forward-facing surface of the framework 1F, spanning the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5. Note that only a portion of the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5 may be formed from the framework. For example, the hosel 4 and shaft 5, excluding the head 3, may be formed from the framework.
  • the vibration plate member 200 may be extended to the grip 6, which is not shown.
  • the frame body 1F made of two members forms the hosel 4 and shaft 5, but the frame body 1F that forms the hosel 4 and shaft 5 may be made of a single member or may be made of two or more members.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(B) has a hosel 4 and a shaft 5 each formed from a band-shaped member 4G, 5G.
  • Each band-shaped member 4G, 5G is a plate member extending in a band shape in the axial direction of the golf club 1.
  • a vibration plate member 200 is attached across the head 3, hosel 4 (band-shaped member 4G) and shaft 5 (band-shaped member 5G). Note that only the head 3, hosel 4 or shaft 5 may be formed from a band-shaped member. Since the hosel 4 and shaft 5 are formed from band-shaped members 4G, 5G, vibrations are easily transmitted. Note that the vibration plate member 200 may be extended up to the grip 6, not shown.
  • the upper portion of the shaft 5 forms an enlarged portion that is wider in diameter than the remaining portion.
  • This enlarged portion functions as the grip 6.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(C) has a structure in which the shaft 5 and grip 6 are integrated.
  • a diaphragm member 200 is attached to this golf club 1, spanning the head 3, hosel 4, shaft 5, and grip 6.
  • the portion corresponding to the grip 6 forms an enlarged portion that is wider in width than the remaining portion.
  • the shaft 5 and grip 6 are integrated, it is easier to transmit vibrations to the grip 6 compared to a structure in which the shaft 5 and grip 6 are separate. Also, by forming an expanded portion in the upper part of the shaft 5, the thickness of the gripping member (urethane, etc.) provided on the grip 6 can be made thinner. This makes it easier for vibrations to be transmitted to the user's hand.
  • the upper portion of the shaft 5 forms an enlarged portion that is wider in diameter than the remaining portion.
  • This enlarged portion functions as the grip 6.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(C) has a structure in which the shaft 5 and grip 6 are integrated.
  • a diaphragm member 200 is attached to this golf club 1, spanning the head 3, hosel 4, shaft 5, and grip 6.
  • the portion corresponding to the grip 6 forms an enlarged portion that is wider in width than the remaining portion.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(D) is a modified version of the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 41(B), in which the upper portion of the shaft 5 made of a band-shaped member 5F forms an expanded portion with a larger diameter than the remaining portions.
  • This expanded portion functions as the grip 6.
  • a diaphragm member 200 is attached to this golf club 1, extending across the head 3, hosel 4, shaft 5 and grip 6. In this diaphragm member 200, the portion corresponding to the grip 6 forms an expanded portion with a larger width dimension than the remaining portions.
  • diaphragm member 200 in Figures 41(A) to (D) is depicted as having a flat plate shape, it is not limited to this, and may have any shape, such as a tube (cylindrical, square tube) that surrounds the head 3, hosel 4, shaft 5, and grip 6 (golf club 1).
  • the band-shaped members 4W and 5W in Figures 41(B) and (D) above may be formed into a tube shape, such as a curved semi-cylinder or a square tube, without being limited to a flat plate shape.
  • the shape of the grip 6 is not limited to the shapes shown in the drawings, and may be any shape.
  • the shaft 5 and the grip 6 may be integrally formed.
  • the diameters of the shaft 5 and the grip 6 may be set to be the same.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 42(B) is similar to the golf club 1 shown in Fig. 42(A) in that the diameters of the shaft 5 and the grip 6 are set to be the same, and the grip 6 is provided with a grip member 6G that covers the periphery of the grip 6.
  • the grip member 6G is a gripping member that is held by the user of the golf club 1.
  • the diameter of the grip 6 may be set to be larger than the diameter of the shaft 5. In this case, the grip 6 becomes easier to hold.
  • the material used for the grip member 6G is one that fits softly in the user's hand. Specific examples include rubber (natural rubber) and elastomer (resin material), as well as fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP), ultra-fine resin fibers, and metal. Although the grip member 6G is clearly shown in FIG. 42(B) in comparison with FIG. 42(A), the grip member 6G may be provided on the grip 6 of the golf club 1 according to each of the above-mentioned embodiments and modified examples.
  • a net-like (mesh-like) net member (mesh member) using resin fibers such as fiber reinforced plastic or ultrafine resin fibers can be applied.
  • a specific example of a mesh member using fiber reinforced plastic or ultrafine resin fibers is a mesh member in which strings made of fiber reinforced plastic are woven into a flat net (mesh-like).
  • Another specific example is a mesh member in which ultrafine resin fibers are intertwined three-dimensionally.
  • a sheet-like cover may be further provided around the net member (mesh member).
  • the material used for the grip 6 may be rubber (natural rubber), elastomer (resin material), fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), ultrafine resin fiber, metal, etc. Note that these materials are merely examples, and the materials used for the grip 6 and the grip member 6G are not limited to these.
  • the materials used for each part of the golf club 1 (head 3, hosel 4, shaft 5, grip 6) may be any material, such as various metals such as stainless steel, titanium, mild steel, bronze, aluminum, aluminum alloy, aluminum, and copper, as well as carbon, plastic, nanocellulose, carbon nanofiber, Japanese paper, leather, polyacetal, PET, glass, aluminum fiber, chemical fiber, resin, polypropylene, nanocellulose, and polyester.
  • a reinforcing member for reinforcing the strength of the shaft 5 may be built into the detachable unit 70.
  • a reinforcing member 73 having a truss structure is built into the detachable units 70 and 71 shown in Fig. 42(D).
  • a reinforcing member for reinforcing the strength of the shaft 5 may be built into the shaft hollow portion 9 of the shaft 5.
  • a reinforcing member 74 having a truss structure is built into the shaft hollow portion 9 of the shaft 5 shown in Fig. 42(E).
  • the thickness (wall thickness) of the shaft 5 may be thinned to facilitate transmission of vibrations through the shaft 5 to the hand of the user holding the grip 6.
  • the shaft 5 itself can be said to function as a vibration plate member.
  • the shaft 5 may be provided with thick and thin parts, ensuring vibration transmission in the thin parts and strength in the thick parts.
  • the axial dimension (length) of the hosel 4 is not limited.
  • the ratio of the hosel 4 to the shaft 5 is free.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 43 has a larger ratio of the length of the hosel 4 to the shaft 5 than the golf club 1 in FIG. 1(A) and the like.
  • the diaphragm member 200 is provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • the vibration plate member 200 may be extended to the head 3 , the hosel 4 , the shaft 5 and the grip 6 .
  • the golf club 1 may be provided with various functions as listed below.
  • the various functions may include an image system, a vital data detection function, a smartphone function, a smartphone function, a communication function, an AI function, a smart speaker function, a display function, a touch panel function, a speech function (conversation function), a GPS function, a beacon function, and the like.
  • milling may be performed on the surface of the head-corresponding portion 200A of the vibration plate member 200 that strikes the golf ball (face surface, striking surface).
  • the loft angle (the degree of inclination of the club face) can be adjusted and changed by changing the thickness between the upper and lower portions of the head corresponding portion 200A of the vibration plate member 200.
  • the diaphragm member 200 may be painted with paint or may be coated with any known type of paint.
  • ⁇ Vibration sensor> In the modified example of the golf club 1 described above, various electric devices, sensors, a control device (controller), a battery, etc. may be built in.
  • the golf club 1 described below with reference to Figures 44 to 48 is provided with a vibration plate member (impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism) 200 provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5, as well as various electric devices, sensors, a control device (controller), a battery, etc.
  • FIG. 44 is a perspective view of a golf club 1 according to a modified example.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 44 has a vibration plate member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5.
  • the golf club 1 and the vibration plate member 200 are shown in an exploded view.
  • the golf club 1 in addition to the vibration plate member 200 provided across the head 3, hosel 4, and shaft 5, the golf club 1 has a vibration sensor 95 built into the hosel 4 to detect vibrations.
  • the vibration sensor 95 may be attached to the outer surface of the hosel 4 or may be built into it. If a hosel cavity 8 is formed inside the hosel 4, the vibration sensor 95 may be placed inside the hosel 4.
  • the vibration sensor 95 By detecting vibrations with the vibration sensor 95, the magnitude and waveform of the vibration in the vicinity of the vibration source (striking surface 2) can be objectively captured, and the feel of the impact can be further improved. In addition, the magnitude and waveform of the vibration can be analyzed, and the effectiveness of golf practice can be improved by utilizing the analysis results.
  • the information detected by the vibration sensor 95 may be transmitted to a computer (not shown), for example, via a wireless or wired connection.
  • a vibration device 96 (actuator) that vibrates based on vibration information detected by the vibration sensor 95 may be built into the hosel 4. If a hosel cavity 8 is formed inside the hosel 4, the vibration device 96 may be disposed inside it.
  • the vibration device 96 may function, for example, to directly amplify and output the vibration detected by the vibration sensor 95. By amplifying the vibration with the vibration device 96, it is possible to increase the vibration that is actually transmitted to the user, further improving the feel of the hit.
  • a speaker 96A that emits sound based on information on vibrations detected by the vibration sensor 95 may be built into the hosel 4. If a hosel cavity 8 is formed inside the hosel 4, a speaker 96A including an amplifier may be placed inside it. The speaker 96A may function to amplify and output the vibrations detected by the vibration sensor 95 as sound, for example. In this way, when a golf ball is hit with one of the striking surfaces of the golf club, the vibrations at that time are detected by the vibration sensor 95 and can be heard as sound from the speaker 96A. At this time, the hollow hosel 4, shaft 5, and grip 6 function as a speaker box, amplifying and outputting the sound related to the vibrations. As a result, the golf club 1 can function as a kind of electronic musical instrument.
  • another vibration device 97 (actuator) and speaker 97A may be built into the grip 6.
  • the vibration device 97 and speaker 97A are disposed, for example, inside the grip cavity 10 in the grip 6.
  • the vibration device 97 and speaker 97A function to directly amplify and output the vibration detected by the vibration sensor 95, or to directly amplify and output the vibration detected by the vibration sensor 95 as sound. By generating vibrations and outputting sounds within the grip 6, the vibrations and sounds that are actually transmitted to the user can be made even larger, further improving the hitting feel.
  • ⁇ Transmitter> 44 may further include a transmitter 101 for transmitting information detected by the vibration sensor 95 to the outside.
  • the transmitter 101 is built into, for example, the hosel 4. When a hosel cavity 8 is formed inside the hosel 4, the transmitter 101 may be disposed inside the hosel 4.
  • the information detected by the vibration sensor 95 may be transmitted to an external device such as a computer (not shown) via the transmitter 101, for example, by wireless or wired connection.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 44 may include a controller 100 having a rhythm box function and a synthetic voice generating function for informing the player of the rhythm when the golf ball is hit.
  • the controller 100 is built into the hosel 4, for example. If the hosel cavity 8 is formed inside the hosel 4, the controller 100 may be disposed inside the hosel cavity 8.
  • a speaker 96A is connected to the output side of the controller 100.
  • the indicator may be built into the golf club 1.
  • the indicator may be configured by an external device (e.g., a smartphone) connected by wireless connection.
  • the various functions of the controller 100 may be configured by an external device (e.g., a smartphone) connected by wireless connection.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 45 is a modified version of the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 44, and is exemplified by a configuration in which a vibration sensor 95', a vibration device 96', and a speaker 96A' are built into the shaft 5.
  • the vibration sensor 95, the vibration device 96, the speaker 96A, the transmitter 101, and the controller 100 built into the hosel 4 may be built into the shaft 5.
  • all or part of the vibration sensor, vibration device, speaker, transmitter, and controller may be built into the shaft 5. That is, the vibration sensor, vibration device, speaker, transmitter, and controller may be built into only one of the hosel 4 and shaft 5, or both. Also, part of the vibration sensor, vibration device, speaker, transmitter, and controller may be built into one of the hosel 4 and shaft 5, and the rest may be built into the other of the hosel 4 and shaft 5 (distributed, combined). Also, all or part of the vibration sensor, vibration device, speaker, transmitter, and controller may be built into the grip 6.
  • a liquid crystal display 102 (display device, electric display member) may be added (display function).
  • the liquid crystal display 102 is disposed, for example, on the surface facing upward of the head 3, and is connected to the output side of the controller 100.
  • the liquid crystal display 102 can display the vibration data detected by the vibration sensors 95, 95' as numerical values, graphs, etc.
  • the liquid crystal display 102 may also display the direction in which the golf ball is launched.
  • the controller 100 transmits an instruction signal to the liquid crystal display 102 to display the direction in which the golf ball is launched based on an instruction input from an indicator (see reference numeral 103 in FIG. 46), and controls the liquid crystal display 102 to display the direction in which the golf ball is launched.
  • the indicator 103 (FIG. 46) is an input means for inputting an instruction for the direction in which the golf ball is launched.
  • the display on the liquid crystal display 102 may be an arrow indicating the direction in which the golf ball will be launched, or a series of multiple circles. In this case, the circles may be made smaller as they approach the tip indicating the direction. This configuration not only improves the hitting feel, but also allows the liquid crystal display 102 to freely display the direction in which the golf ball will be launched, improving convenience.
  • the indicator 103 and the controller 100 can be replaced by a smartphone. In this case, it is preferable to use a wireless line for connecting the controller 100 and the liquid crystal display 102.
  • the instructions input to the indicator 103 may be input by, for example, a user of the golf club 1, an instructor (trainer), or an assistant (caddie).
  • one or more impact sensors 104 can be provided in the head 3, and when a golf ball hits the striking surface 2, the impact data can be detected by the impact sensor 104 and collected by the controller 100, and the impact data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 102 as numerical values, graphs, etc.
  • the changeover switch SW may be used to instruct switching between the two functions.
  • the switch SW when the switch SW is switched to connect to the liquid crystal display 102, the liquid crystal display 102 displays the shot direction and quantified and graphed impact data, and when the switch SW is switched to connect to the speakers 96A, 96A', the speakers 96A, 96A' output one of the rhythm sounds and synthetic voices generated by either the rhythm box function or the synthetic voice generation function of the controller 100.
  • the LCD display 102 displays the hitting direction and quantified and graphed striking data, while the speakers 96A, 96A' output either rhythmic sounds or synthesized voices.
  • the mounting positions of the vibration sensor 95, vibration device 96, speaker 96A, transmitter 101, controller 100, vibration sensor 95', vibration device 96', speaker 96A', LCD display 102, vibration device 97, and speaker 97A are not limited to the illustrated example, and may be any position on the golf club 1.
  • Figures 47(A) and (B) are side views for explaining yet another modified example of the golf club 1 described above.
  • Figures 47(A) and (B) show an example of a golf club 1 having a crank-shaped hosel 4 as shown in Figure 1(A), but the shape of the hosel 4 is not limited to this.
  • the golf club 1 shown in Figures 47(A) and (B) has adapters 3A and 3B described below in addition to a vibration plate member (not shown) provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5.
  • One of multiple adapters 3A, 3B is removably attached to the underside of the head 3 of the golf club 1.
  • Multiple types of these adapters 3A, 3B are prepared, differing, for example, in shape, mass, center of gravity, etc.
  • the adapter 3A shown in FIG. 47(B) is used when it is desired to increase the lie angle L more than the adapter 3B shown in FIG. 47(A).
  • the user of the golf club 1 or an instructor (trainer) will select one of the adapters 3A, 3B and attach it to the underside of the head 3.
  • the adapters 3A, 3B are preferably attached to the underside of the head 3 via an easily detachable locking structure (clip) or fastening structure (screw), etc.
  • clip easily detachable locking structure
  • screw fastening structure
  • the lie angle L refers to the angle between the shaft 5 and the horizontal plane when the striking surface 2 of the head 3 is viewed horizontally from the front, the angle being on the user's side relative to the shaft 5 .
  • Figures 47(A) and (B) can be applied to any of the golf clubs 1 described above, and in that case, it goes without saying that the configuration other than the adapters 3A, 3B and their mounting method is the same as that of each embodiment.
  • FIG. 48(A) and (B) are perspective views for explaining modified examples of the head 3.
  • the golf club 1 shown in FIG. 48(A) and (B) has a vibration plate member (not shown) provided across the head 3, the hosel 4, and the shaft 5, as well as a weight member 61 described below.
  • the head 3 may incorporate a weight member 61 for changing the center of gravity of the head 3.
  • the center of gravity may be changed by making the attachment state (position and angle) of the weight member 61 adjustable.
  • the attachment state of the weight member 61 may be manually adjustable by the user, or a weight motor 62 (drive source) for moving the weight member 61 may be provided.
  • Figure 48 (A) is a perspective view showing two sets of weight members 61 and a weight motor 62 built into the top surface of the head 3.
  • the weight members 61 are made of a material with a different density than the material constituting the head 3, and are provided inside a hollow cylindrical recess formed in the top surface of the head 3.
  • the weight motor 62 also changes the position of each weight member 61 by moving the weight members 61 in the rotational direction along the inner surface of the recess. With this configuration, the position of the weight members 61 can be easily changed to move the center of gravity of the head 3, providing a good hitting feel.
  • Figure 48 (B) is a perspective view showing weight members 61 provided inside a linear recess formed in the top surface of the head 3.
  • the weight motor 62 changes the position of each weight member 61 by sliding the weight members 61 along the inner peripheral surface of the recess. Even with this configuration, the position of the weight members 61 can be easily changed to move the center of gravity of the head 3, providing a good hitting feel.
  • FIG. 48(C) is a processing block diagram explaining the processing configuration for controlling the movement of the weight member 61 using the user's smartphone.
  • the weight motor 62 is connected to the motor control unit 63 so as to be able to transmit and receive data.
  • the motor control unit 63 is a computer device (control unit) for controlling the weight motor 62 so that the weight motor 62 moves the weight member 61.
  • the motor control unit 63 is wirelessly connected to the smartphone 65 via the communication unit 64 to enable data communication.
  • the smartphone 65 is a portable mobile terminal that the user uses to instruct the movement of the weight member 61, and transmits and receives control signals between the smartphone 65 and the motor control unit 63 of the golf club 1.
  • the smartphone 65 is provided with a touch input type display 65A.
  • the display 65A functions as an input unit for inputting an instruction to move the weight member 61 to a desired position, and also functions as a display unit for displaying on a monitor the position of the weight member 61 to which it has been moved in response to the movement instruction.
  • the wireless connection between the smartphone 65 and the motor control unit 63 may be based on a well-known wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).
  • a connection is established between the smartphone 65 and the motor control unit 63 .
  • the motor control unit 63 controls the weight motor 62 to move the weight member 61 to a predetermined initial position, and also supplies the smartphone 65 with current position information of the weight member 61 .
  • the user can input an instruction to move the weight member 61 from the smartphone 65 .
  • the motor control unit 63 controls the weight motor 62 , and the weight motor 62 moves the weight member 61 .
  • the smartphone 65 can monitor and display on the display 65A an image showing the position of the weight member 61 that has been moved in response to a movement instruction, based on the current position information of the weight member 61 supplied from the motor control unit 63.
  • the user can check the current position of the weight member 61 on the display 65A of the smartphone 65 and instruct the weight member 61 to move.
  • Appendix 7 4.
  • Appendix 8 4.
  • Appendix 9 4.
  • Appendix 17 4. The golf club according to claim 3, wherein the hosel corresponding portion of the diaphragm member is integrally formed with the hosel in a non-replaceable manner.
  • Appendix 18 4. The golf club according to claim 3, wherein the hosel corresponding portion and the shaft corresponding portion of the diaphragm member are integrally formed with the hosel and the shaft, respectively, in a non-replaceable manner.
  • the hosel corresponding portion and the shaft corresponding portion of the diaphragm member are integrally formed with the hosel and the shaft in a non-replaceable manner, 4.
  • the head has a head hollow portion formed in a hollow shape and an opening portion communicating with the head hollow portion, 2.
  • the golf club according to claim 1 further comprising a resonance mechanism that emphasizes the impact sound generated when the golf ball is struck inside the hollow portion of the head and transmits the impact sound to the outside through the opening.
  • the head has a head hollow portion formed in a hollow shape
  • the hosel has a hosel hollow portion communicating with the head hollow portion and an opening portion communicating with the hosel hollow portion, 2.
  • the golf club according to claim 1 further comprising a resonance mechanism that emphasizes the impact sound generated when the golf ball is struck within the hollow portion of the hosel and transmits the impact sound to the outside through the opening.
  • the resonance mechanism has a horn-shaped duct.
  • the resonance mechanism has a lid-type diaphragm member attached so as to cover the opening.
  • [Appendix 24] The golf club described in Appendix 1, characterized in that the impact vibration/impact sound emphasizing mechanism has a vibration transmission rib extending in the form of a rib from the head to the hosel and the shaft, and transmits the impact vibration generated when the golf ball is hit from the head via the hosel to the shaft.
  • a sound collector attached to the head for collecting the impact sound; an impact sound propagation tube that propagates the impact sound collected by the sound collector; 2.
  • a pickup that detects the impact vibration generated when the golf ball is impacted and converts the detected impact vibration into an electrical signal;
  • the head has a head hollow portion formed in a hollow shape and an opening portion communicating with the head hollow portion, 28.
  • Appendix 29 a pickup that detects the impact vibration generated when the golf ball is impacted and converts the detected impact vibration into an electrical signal;
  • the head has a head hollow portion formed in a hollow shape
  • the hosel has a hosel hollow portion communicating with the head hollow portion and an opening portion communicating with the hosel hollow portion, 30.
  • the shaft has a hollow shaft portion formed therein, The golf club according to claim 1, further characterized in that the shaft has an opening that connects the internal space of the hollow portion of the shaft with the outside and transmits reverberation within the shaft to the outside of the shaft.
  • [Appendix 32] 32.
  • Appendix 33 The golf club described in Appendix 1 is characterized in that a vibration emphasizing member is provided on the peripheral surface around the axis of the shaft, extending in the axial direction of the shaft, for emphasizing and transmitting to the user the impact vibrations generated when the golf ball is struck against the striking surface.
  • the shaft has a hollow shaft portion formed therein, 34.
  • the golf club according to claim 33, wherein the vibration enhancing member is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the hollow portion of the shaft.
  • [Appendix 35] 35.
  • the diaphragm member is a first surface portion provided on the striking surface of the head; 4.
  • the golf club according to claim 36, wherein the second surface portion has a fin-shaped portion made of a thin plate provided between the head and the hosel.
  • [Appendix 38] 4 4.
  • an illumination member is arranged in a planar or chain shape on the top surface of the fin-shaped portion.
  • Appendix 40 39.
  • the golf club according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the fin-shaped portion is provided upright on an upper surface of the head.
  • Appendix 41 3.
  • the golf club according to claim 2, wherein the head corresponding portion of the planar vibration member has a net member formed by weaving strings into a net shape inside a frame.
  • the laces include at least one of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and elastic fibers.
  • the surface vibration member has a film member attached to the striking surface.
  • the film member includes at least one of a metal plate, a resin plate, a rubber film, and a leather film.
  • the golf club according to claim 46, wherein the head has an internal wire that is stretched inside the head cavity and connected to the planar vibration member via a connecting wire.
  • the golf club according to claim 47, wherein the shaft has a hollow shaft portion formed therein.
  • the shaft has a first hollow portion formed therein, and the grip has a second hollow portion formed therein and communicating with the first hollow portion, a detachable unit including a main body portion that is built into the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion, extends in an axial direction of the shaft, has a cylindrical shape that conforms to inner circumferential shapes of the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion, and has a hollow portion formed therein; 2.
  • a golf training machine including a cup provided on a rolling surface of a golf ball (golf ball rolling surface) that is hit by the golf club according to any one of supplements 1 to 52, 55 to 67, and 75 to 78, and a hitting area that is separated from the cup and has the golf ball rolling surface, and a user standing in the hitting area hits the golf ball with the golf club toward the cup; a cup unit provided on the cup, the cup unit having a first detection means for detecting cup-in information of the golf ball and a first transmission device for transmitting the cup-in information to an outside; a pin unit having a first image capturing means attached to a rod-shaped pin that serves as a marker for the cup, capturing an image from the pin toward the striking area, a second transmission device that transmits first image data captured by the first image capturing means to an outside, and a first illuminator that irradiates a guide laser light from the pin toward the striking area; a club unit including: an impact vibration/impact sound detection means attached
  • a golf club as described in appendix 1 comprising: a controller having a rhythm box function for informing the player of the rhythm when the golf ball is hit; and a speaker for outputting one of a rhythmic sound and a synthetic voice generated by either the rhythm box function or the synthetic voice generation function of the controller.
  • a controller having a rhythm box function for informing the player of the rhythm when the golf ball is hit
  • a speaker for outputting one of a rhythmic sound and a synthetic voice generated by either the rhythm box function or the synthetic voice generation function of the controller.
  • a golf club comprising a shaft, a head provided at one end of the shaft and having a hitting surface for hitting a golf ball, a hosel connecting the one end of the shaft to the head, and a grip provided at the other end of the shaft, a striking surface of the head, a hosel, and a shaft; a surface vibration member that vibrates when colliding with the golf ball and applies a reaction force to the golf ball; [Appendix 61] 61.
  • the laces include at least one of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and elastic fibers.
  • the surface vibration member has a film member attached to the striking surface.
  • the film member includes at least one of a metal plate, a resin plate, a rubber film, and a leather film.
  • the golf club according to claim 60 wherein the surface vibration member has a vibration member having a gong structure attached to the head by a hanging structure.
  • Appendix 67 61.
  • An insert provided on a hitting surface of a golf club including a shaft, a head provided on one end of the shaft and having a hitting surface for hitting a golf ball, a hosel connecting the one end of the shaft to the head, and a grip provided on the other end of the shaft, 1.
  • a golf club insert comprising: a surface vibration member that is integrally provided from the striking surface of the head to the hosel and the shaft, that vibrates in a surface direction upon impact with the golf ball and that applies a reaction force to the golf ball.
  • the surface vibration member is integrally provided from the striking surface of the head to the hosel, the shaft, and the grip.
  • the golf club insert of claim 68, wherein the surface vibration member has a membrane member attached to the striking surface.
  • the golf club insert according to claim 68 wherein the surface vibration member has a vibration member having a gong structure provided on the head by a hanging structure.
  • the surface vibration member is formed of a mesh member made of resin fiber strings woven into a flat net, or a mesh member made of a mat body made of fine resin fibers intertwined in a three-dimensional mesh shape.
  • the head has a weight member for changing the position of the center of gravity of the head.
  • the weight member is provided inside a hollow cylindrical recess formed in an upper surface of the head, A drive source that moves the weight member; 77.
  • the golf club according to claim 76 further comprising: a control unit that controls the drive source so that the drive source rotates the weight member along the inner circumferential surface of the recess.
  • the weight member is provided inside a linear recess formed in an upper surface of the head, A drive source that moves the weight member; 77.
  • the golf club according to claim 76 further comprising: a control unit that controls the drive source so that the drive source slides the weight member along the inner circumferential surface of the recess.

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